Intellectual Property Law

minilinks for 2008-12-23

By hugh

• Obama's Total Information Awareness
  The New Republic says no campaign in history has ever compiled more information on its supporters.
  
• FBI Turning Cell Phones Into Eavesdropping Devices
  By remotely activating the microphone in mobile phones, the FBI has been able to eavesdrop on suspects.
  
• Analysis of the 2nd Circuit Decision on NSLs
  Eugene Volokh goes deep inside the 2nd Circuits decision to ask whether the ruling is good for free speech.
  
• RIAA President Speaks
  In an interview, Cary Sherman answers questions on the new RIAA plan to collaborate with ISPs to block users accused of piracy.
  
• Apple Bans Edgy Books From iPhone
  Apple is refusing to allow what it considers "objectionable content" to be sold through its App Store, even in book form.
  
• Fooling Speed Cameras
  High School students in Maryland have been tricking speed cameras into sending fines to innocent drivers.
  
• NSA on Facebook
  The National Security Administration wants to be your "friend."
  

Full post as published by Electronic Freedom Foundation - Deep Links on December 23, 2008 (boomark / email).