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Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) Reform
July 19, 2013
The CFAA is a Federal law that attempts to punish and deter hacking by criminalizing unauthorized computer access or computer access that exceeds authorization. Strong...
TechBriefing: E-Rate Subsidies for Schools and Libraries
July 17, 2013
Print Version Summary Since 1998, the Universal Service Fund’s E-Rate program has funded telecommunications and broadband connections for schools and libraries around the United States....
CDA Section 230 & Immunity for Online Intermediaries
July 3, 2013
Print Version Under current law, when an Internet user distributes unlawful content on a third-party website, that website is generally immune from liability for the...
TechBriefing: Unlocking Mobile Devices & the DMCA
June 20, 2013
Print Version What is unlocking? Most phones and tablets sold by U.S. wireless carriers come “locked,” meaning their software prevents the user from enabling the...