Real Networks has received quite a bit of attention thanks to the launch of its Real DVD software, designed to allow people to copy their DVDs to their hard drives for later playback. (Why is that a big deal? Because Hollywood DVDs are encrypted with CSS, and...

Yesterday, Google announced a revised log retention policy, saying "we'll anonymize IP addresses on our server logs after 9 months," instead of the previous 18-24 months. Other information, like cookies, will stay on the longer retention plan. The announcement was in conjunction with Google's response to the...

Over a period of twelve hours, between this Thursday night and Friday morning, American Rights Counsel LLC sent out over 4000 DMCA takedown notices to YouTube, all making copyright infringement claims against videos with content critical of the Church of Scientology. Clips included footage of Australian and German...

AT&T Throws Blue Dog PartyAt the Democratic National Convention in Denver, AT&T threw a big party for Blue Dog Democrats who backed telecom immunity.
Joe Biden's Pro-RIAA, Pro-FBI RecordThe Democratic nominee for Vice President has a history of uncompromising support for Hollywood, the recording industry and the...

In comments filed today, EFF joined with other public interest and consumer groups in urging the Copyright Office to clarify the process for licensing digital music services, but to steer clear of larger digital copyright controversies. The comments were filed in a rulemaking...