   June 20, 2004 - June 26, 2004 ArchiveJune 25, 2004RIAA Suits Received Coolly in Canada
File sharing is getting more popular in Canada, even as the RIAA continues to sue people south of the border.
Even E-Voting Supporters Say Tests Are Inadequate
Computer scientists from all sides of the issue are criticizing the shoddy testing procedures that are supposed to ensure security in e-voting.
Collective Licensing in the NY Times
And even better, Kembrew McLeod advocates a P2P payment plan that involves voluntary licensing - the flavor that EFF supports.
June 24, 2004Interview with a DMCA Reformer
Rep. Rick Boucher - the man behind H.R. 107, the Digital Media Consumers' Rights Act - talks to CNET.
Fighting Internet Filtering in PA
The Center for Democracy and Technology is taking a stand against a Pennsylvania law that requires ISP to use flawed filtering technology.
Yet Another TSA Cover-Up
The acting head of TSA told Congress that even more airlines were involved in secret transfers of private passenger data in 2002 and 2003. This admission raises the possibility that TSA withheld information from Congress and other government officials while violating the Privacy Act.
Rallying the Troops for DMCA Reform
The Personal Technology Freedom Coalition, formed to support Rep. Rick Boucher's DMCA-reform bill H.R. 107, includes EFF, Public Knowledge, Intel, Sun, Verizon, and others.
Laughing at the Broadcast Flag - to Keep from Crying
The Masked Engineer skewers the FCC's maddeningly ill-conceived broadcast flag.
Felten On Universities and P2P
The good professor has more great advice for schools pressured to adopt technical "solutions" to P2P on campus.
More Reasons to Oppose the Induce Act
Julian Portillo's take on the Induce Act is spot-on, and he's only 17.
June 22, 2004Papers, Please
The Supreme Court recently upheld a Nevada law that makes it a crime to remain silent if a police officer asks for your identity.
RIAA's Broken Record Plays On
More new lawsuits that aren't newsworthy unless your beat is "stubborn industries banging their heads against the wall."
June 21, 2004Beastie Boys Put Use-Restrictions on New Album
The irreverent trio's long-awaited CD slips computers a DRM mickey.
Technology Policy As Election Issue
Michael Geist's most recent column rates the political parties in Canada on copyright, spam, and other tech issues, as preparation for next week's election.
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