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Deeplinks Blog by Derek Slater | April 28, 2006

Felten: DMCA Does Real Harm to Real People

The litany of DMCA abuses continues to grow, and yet some still deny the damage being done. Perhaps they'd think differently if they tried walking in the shoes of a company or individual who's stared down the barrel of DMCA claims. Take Professor Ed Felten, who EFF has helped...

Deeplinks Blog by Derek Slater | April 27, 2006

RIAA, MPAA Launch Another Short-Sighted Attack on Campus Network File Sharing

Today the RIAA and MPAA sent a nag letter to 40 university presidents, urging them to stop students from swapping music and movies on campus networks. Once again, rather than offering collegiate music fans "all you can eat" sharing plans in exchange for a sensible fee, the entertainment...

Deeplinks Blog by Kurt Opsahl | April 27, 2006

Over Thirteen Million Americans Get News from Blogs

The Pew Internet and American Life project recently published a report regarding how Americans get their news online. According to the report, "Some 50 million Americans turn to the internet for news on a typical day, a new highwater mark for online news-gathering." Moreover, "9% of all internet...

Deeplinks Blog by Derek Slater | April 27, 2006

Petition Congress to Oppose RIAA Lawsuits, Forge Better Way Forward

In response to the RIAA's irrational lawsuit campaign against the tens of millions of American P2P users, EFF set up a petition asking Congress to stop the madness and support ways for artists to get paid without fans getting sued. We're now close to our goal of 100,000...

Deeplinks Blog by Derek Slater | April 27, 2006

Creative Commons Releases Podcasting Legal Guide

Want to use music in your podcast, but don't know whether or how to clear the copyright? What sort of permissions do you need before using an interview in your podcast? Want to allow people to redistribute your podcast freely? Creative Commons' new Podcasting Legal Guide has answers...

Press Release | April 27, 2006

EFF Honors Craigslist, Gigi Sohn, and Jimmy Wales with Pioneer Awards

15th Annual Ceremony Highlights Innovations in Information Technology Washington, DC - The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) will honor craigslist and its leaders, Craig Newmark and Jim Buckmaster Gigi Sohn of Public Knowledge and Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia at its 15th annual Pioneer Awards ceremony. The presentation is at 7pm on...

Deeplinks Blog by Derek Slater | April 26, 2006

Who Are You Calling "Pirate"?

The Consumer Electronics Association created this terrific new ad, which will run in two Capitol Hill publications today. (Click the image for a larger version. PDF version here.)

Deeplinks Blog by Ren Bucholz | April 26, 2006

Top Canadian Artists Oppose DRM, Suing Fans

Remember when all of those Canadian record labels recently walked out on CRIA, the Canadian equivalent of the RIAA? Well, a bunch of them just launched a new coalition for Canadian musicians called the "Canadian Music Creators Coalition," and their founding principles are pretty rad: 1. Suing Our...

Deeplinks Blog by Fred von Lohmann | April 25, 2006

The Season of Bad Laws, Part 3: Banning MP3 Streaming

The Washington Post reports that Senators Feinstein (D-Cal.) and Graham (R-S.C.) have introduced S. 2644, dubbed the PERFORM Act, that is aimed at punishing satellite radio for offering its subscribers devices capable of recording off the air. Buried in the bill, however, is a provision that would...

Deeplinks Blog by Fred von Lohmann | April 25, 2006

The Season of Bad Laws, Part 2: Criminal Copyright Infringement, Drug War Style

The Department of Justice is pushing for legislation that would expand the scope of, and stiffen the penalties for, criminal copyright infringement. The legislation has not yet been introduced, but the relevant subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee has quietly circulated a draft bill based on the DoJ wish...

Deeplinks Blog by Fred von Lohmann | April 24, 2006

The Season of Bad Laws, Part 1: TM Dilution Revision Act

Congress appears to be awash in dangerous trademark and copyright bills. One is H.R. 683, "The Trademark Dilution Revision Act," a revision to the trademark laws that includes a little-noticed change that will put those who want to poke fun at big brands in jeopardy. EFF, Public Citizen, Public...

Deeplinks Blog by Fred von Lohmann | April 23, 2006

Did EMI and UMG Lie to Antitrust Investigators?

Did EMI and Universal Music Group lie to the Department of Justice in order to throw federal investigators off the scent during the antitrust investigation involving the major labels, MusicNet, and pressplay? According to a ruling issued last week, the evidence suggests they did. This is the latest chapter...

Deeplinks Blog by Rebecca Jeschke | April 20, 2006

EFF Stands Up for Online Journalists' Rights in Apple v. Does

Today, EFF Staff Attorney Kurt Opsahl argued the critical issues in Apple v. Does before a San Jose, California appeals court, telling a panel of three judges that denying confidential source protection to journalists -- whether online or offline -- would deliver a dangerous blow to all media. The...

Deeplinks Blog by Derek Slater | April 20, 2006

Philips Patents DRM To Stop Commercial Skipping, Changing Channels

According to DesignTechnica, Philips has patented a "technology ... [that] would prevent users from changing channels to avoid watching television commercials as well as prevent viewers from fast-forwarding through recorded advertisements." Why would Philips invent such an absurd restriction when it will never be voluntarily licensed? After all, in...

Deeplinks Blog by Fred von Lohmann | April 19, 2006

DMCA Encourages Bad Security

Professor Ed Felten has been posting this week (1, 2, 3) about HDCP, a content protection technology rapidly becoming ubiquitous in the world of high-def video, whether from your cable, satellite, or next-gen Blu-Ray/HD DVD player. Apparently, HDCP has serious security weaknesses, Hollywood knew it, and everyone...

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Felten: DMCA Does Real Harm to Real People

RIAA, MPAA Launch Another Short-Sighted Attack on Campus Network File Sharing

Over Thirteen Million Americans Get News from Blogs

Petition Congress to Oppose RIAA Lawsuits, Forge Better Way Forward

Creative Commons Releases Podcasting Legal Guide

EFF Honors Craigslist, Gigi Sohn, and Jimmy Wales with Pioneer Awards

Who Are You Calling "Pirate"?

Top Canadian Artists Oppose DRM, Suing Fans

The Season of Bad Laws, Part 3: Banning MP3 Streaming

The Season of Bad Laws, Part 2: Criminal Copyright Infringement, Drug War Style

The Season of Bad Laws, Part 1: TM Dilution Revision Act

Did EMI and UMG Lie to Antitrust Investigators?

EFF Stands Up for Online Journalists' Rights in Apple v. Does

Philips Patents DRM To Stop Commercial Skipping, Changing Channels

DMCA Encourages Bad Security

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