The text says that controls on the internet in Germany that are supposed to protect intellectual property will actually limit user freedom and degrade their internet experience. The website is called "Verteidige dein netz" or Defend your network...
Our top priority is to ensure that elected leaders in Washington understand the profound impacts of the internet and internet companies on jobs, economic growth and freedom," Beckerman said in a statement.
Investigative journalism, thanks to recent technological advances, may take the form of an individual - the blogger - publishing content on their own channel - the blog - and yet still finding protection under freedom of speech and fair use laws.
EPIC has also filed a Freedom of Information Act request to receive an unredacted version of the FCC’s Google Street View report. Congressman Ed Markey and the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) have urged for a larger investigation into...
First, SOPA would reduce freedom of expression and undermine the dynamic, innovative global Internet. Complete immunity for search engines, webhosts and others who self-censor, an obvious damper on innovation and freedom of the web.
To do so would seriously restrict the flow of information and freedom of expression online. Freedom of speech and online publication organizations are rejoicing, though this may be premature. In future cases, a plaintiff must establish that the...
Google thinks the freedom of expression is most important value to uphold on the internet… We concluded in the end that it is impossible to provide benefits to internet users while observing this country’s law because the law does not fall in line...
You lose freedom, in the name of security. But because we are dealing with a digital, and international community, the ragged edge of how to protect people while still allowing for creativity and freedom (and the potential to make a whole lot of...
During a week when censorship of WikiLeaks' publishing of US government cables is being discussed and people suggest the founder Julian Assange be killed, UNESCO announced the US will host World Press Freedom Day next year.
The White House took action after the breach was revealed through a Freedom of Information Act Request from Consumer Watchdog. The White House issued a memo the staff of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, "Reminder: Compliance with...
Originally, portions of the letter were to remain confidential, but after Freedom of Information Act filings, it has been made public. Today's Top Story: ErikQualman Will Social Media Drive a Web Without Walls?
Originally, portions of the letter were to remain confidential, but after Freedom of Information Act filings, it has been made public. In the ongoing saga that is why Google Voice doesn't have an app in the iTunes app store, Google's perspective...
As a person who cherishes freedom, the regulation of the Web becomes a conundrum. Anonymity is no longer required to act like a fudgewad. They misinterpret information, fly off the handle, and dehumanize the people around them.
On one hand, privacy means the freedom to deliver unto others playful, racist, and even potentially harmful banter. People allowed to act as individuals can have scary thoughts, but they are usually harmless.
Marrero said the non disclosure provisions for NSL recipients violated their First Amendment rights (freedom of speech). In its original form the Patriot Act granted the FBI, among other things, the power to issue “national security letters” (NSLs...
On one hand, privacy means the freedom to deliver unto others playful, racist, and even potentially harmful banter. People allowed to act as individuals can have scary thoughts, but they are usually harmless.
Google, Yahoo Speaking More Freely on Click Fraud- With many legal restrictions behind them, the search engines are enjoying their newfound freedom to share details of their click fraud-fighting efforts.
If required, I'll make a Freedom Of Information Act request. Go back up to my letter to the Department Of Justice, and you'll see I plan to file a Freedom Of Information Act for this type of material.
People want the freedom to do exactly what they want to do," he said. But the closing quote in today's New York Times article suggests he does see the difficult balancing act: There are definitely times when going beyond the algorithmic...
We're going to see very different results for the queries "terrorist groups" and "freedom fighters" just based on linguistic analysis, linking patterns and other factors used to calculate relevance. Balancing Act: How News Portals Serve Up...
