   April 25, 2004 - May 01, 2004 ArchiveApril 30, 2004EU Considers Data Retention Laws
The proposal could mandate permanent retention of user information related to phone, text, MMS, email, Voice over IP, and Web communications.
B-Flag: Remixing 'The Apprentice'
True Majority remixes "The Apprentice" with news images of President Bush -- something you might not be able to do under the broadcast flag.
Four Face Criminal Charges Under CAN-SPAM
The cases are the first to be filed under the new law's criminal provisions.
Free Trade Agreement Divides Aussies
This "harmonization" measure is driving a wedge between IP users and IP holders.
More RIAA Lawsuits
The recording industry filed 477 more expensive lawsuits this week, generating another $0.00 for artists.
Half of EU Ignores Own Anti-Spam Directive
EU states claim that the directive won't actually stop spam, so they haven't bothered implementing it. If only they would apply the same wisdom to the EU's new anti-piracy directive...
Chinese Court to Hear Cyber-Property Suit
A video gamer is suing to recover a virtual sword - worth about $120 - which was deleted by game administrators.
April 28, 2004Another Reason to Order Chinese
Collection agencies are data-mining pizza delivery databases to track down debtors.
(Mis)Educating Children About Copyright
The Boston Globe has a piece on the one-sided copyright "education" that Hollywood is foisting upon middle-schoolers. EFF is applying for grants to fund a balanced counter-curriculum - drop us a line if you have any leads.
Never Lose Your Child in LEGOLAND Again!
Thanks to the new Kidspotter, absent-minded parents can keep track of their offspring by slapping on a brightly colored RFID tracking device. Too bad it only works in the park, eh?
April 27, 2004Spreading the Gospel on P2P
Fans of Christian pop are getting a lot of it over P2P networks, where anonymity can ease the social stigma of rocking out with the Lord.
April 25, 2004Another Bad Tech "Solution" to P2P
Palisade Systems is partnering with Audible Magic to sell a tool that scans email, IM and other Net traffic for copyrighted material and breaks connections mid-transfer - regardless of whether the transmission is legal.
CD Sales Continue to Rise
And file sharing is still around. Perhaps those studies concluding that P2P isn't hurting the music industry are [gasp] correct?
Aarrgh-natomy of the Word "Pirate"
Ever wonder when swashbucklers and IP-absconders were first conflated? 1668.
Acacia Underscores Need for Patent Busting
The company is trying to file a class-action suit against porn companies that may have violated its video-streaming patents. If Acacia wins, expect similar claims against more straight-laced businesses.
DOJ Statement on School District Raid
"‘Operation Fastlink’ Is The Largest Global Enforcement Action Ever Undertaken Against Online Piracy." It's targeted at warez groups throughout the world.
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