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Bazza — Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:30 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:30 pm

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 40 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 595th issue:

* Wrapping Up a Week Of Action Against SOPA

It looks like the Week of Action Against SOPA, the Stop
Online Piracy Act, has made a difference. Although there
wasn't enough opposition to kill the bill outright, the
messages we've been sending for weeks -- that the bill
would create blacklists for online censorship, harm
cybersecurity efforts, set a bad international precedent,
and lead to a fractured Internet -- couldn't be ignored.
Chairman Lamar Smith acknowledged that the Judiciary
Committee didn't yet have all the facts, and announced that
markup would be suspended until the next practicable
opportunity -- tentatively scheduled for late January.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/wrapping-week-action-against-sopa

* An Open Letter From Internet Engineers to the U.S.
Congress

A group of 83 prominent Internet inventors and engineers
sent an open letter to members of the United States
Congress, stating their opposition to the SOPA and PIPA
Internet blacklist bills that are under consideration in
the House and Senate respectively. The letter was signed by
major Internet architects including Vint Cerf, Paul Vixie,
Tony Li, and many more.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/internet-inventors-warn-against-sopa-and-pipa

* Some Facts About Carrier IQ

There has been a rolling scandal about the Carrier IQ
software installed by cell phone companies on 150 million
phones, mostly within the United States. Subjects of
outright disagreement have included the nature of the
program, what information it actually collects, and under
what circumstances. We explain Carrier IQ's architecture,
and why apparently conflicting statements about it are in
some instances simultaneously correct. The information in
this post has been synthesised from sources including
Trevor Eckhart, Ashkan Soltani, Dan Rosenberg, and Carrier
IQ itself.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/carrier-iq-architecture

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EFF Updates

* SOPA Manager's Amendment: It's Still A Blacklist and It's
Still A Disaster
Representative Lamar Smith, the principal sponsor of SOPA
has released a "manager's amendment" that reworks some of
the bill's worst provisions. Frankly, the original
provisions were so overbroad and poorly written that we
suspect the bill's backers had always planned to eliminate
them, as a supposed "compromise."
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/sopa-managers-amendment-sorry-folks-its-still-blacklist-and-still-disaster

* The Internet Blacklist vs. The Constitution
The revised SOPA briefly mentions the First Amendment, but
the substantive text makes clear that's just lip service.
We provide a selection of fundamental Constitutional flaws
that remain in both SOPA and its Senate counterpart, the
Protect IP Act.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/internet-blacklist-vs-constitution

* Free Speech's Weak Links Under Internet Blacklist Bills
The Internet Blacklist bills would have a disastrous effect
on online freedom of speech. In order to understand the
ways a site placed on the blacklist could be denied a
chance to connect with an audience, we've illustrated them
with our "Free Speech is Only as Strong as the Weakest
Link" chart.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/free-speechs-weak-links-under-internet-blacklist-bills

* The OPEN Act: The Good, the Bad, and a Practice in
Participatory Government
Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Darrell Issa's OPEN Act addresses
many glaring problems with the Stop Online Piracy Act
(SOPA) and its Senate counterpart, the PROTECT IP Act
(PIPA). This proposal represents a more targeted approach
to the so-called foriegn site piracy problem, but there's
room for improvement. Happily, the OPEN Act's sponsors
invite -- in fact, encourage -- Americans from all sides of
the political debate to weigh in.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/open-act-good-bad-and-practice-participatory-government

* The Crystal Cox Case and Bloggers as Journalists
A federal district court judge in Oregon raised eyebrows
when he rejected claims that a self-proclaimed Internet
investigative journalist did not enjoy the protections of
the state's reporters' shield law in a defamation lawsuit.
The judge's opinion in the case is both more and less
important than it might first appear.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/crystal-cox-and-bloggers-as-journalists

* New Developments in Egyptian Blogger Cases
Last week 27 out of 28 detainees arrested in relation to
the October 9 Maspero massacre were released, leaving Abd
El Fattah the sole detainee left in prison. EFF reiterates
our call for the immediate release of both Alaa Abd El
Fattah and Maikel Nabil Sanad, prisoners of conscience in
the Egyptian military's ongoing efforts to clamp down on
freedom of expression.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/new-developments-egyptian-blogger-cases

* SOPA Undermines the U.S. in Its Negotiations for a Free,
Open Internet
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) has approved a Recommendation on Principles for
Internet Policy Making that contains a set of 14 principles
intended as a blueprint guiding Internet policy development
for its 34 member states. In spite of this OECD policy
framework, members of the U.S. government itself are
attempting to push through legislation measures that would
subvert many of the core principles found in this document.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/sopa-undermines-united-states-oecd-negotiations-free-open-internet

* This Week in Internet Censorship
This week EFF looks to Russia, where a prominent blogger
was imprisoned for 15 days on charges of resisting the
police; to Venezuela, where Twitter accounts of critics of
the Chavez regime have been attacked by a group supportive
of the president and his policies; to Thailand where an
American blogger was sentenced to two and a half years in a
Thai prison for translating and publishing excerpts of a
banned biography of King Bhumibol Adulyadej; and to South
Korea, where the Communications Standards Commission of
South Korea launched a campaign to monitor "illicit
content" on social networking sites.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/week-internet-censorship

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miniLinks

~ Don't Break the Internet
Mark Lemley, David S. Levine, and David G. Post write in
the Stanford Law Review about the Internet blacklist
legislation and the how they "pose grave constitutional
problems and could have potentially disastrous consequences
for the stability and security of the Internet's addressing
system, for the principle of interconnectivity that has
helped drive the Internet's extraordinary growth, and for
free expression."
http://www.stanfordlawreview.org/online/dont-break-internet

~ Wikimedia Foundation General Counsel on How SOPA Would
Hurt the Free Web (And Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation General Counsel Geoff Brigham gives
some comments on the bill and explains what effect the
proposed legislation might have on a free and open Internet
as well as Wikipedia.
https://blog.wikimedia.org/2011/12/13/how-sopa-will-hurt-the-free-web-and-wikipedia/

~ Why The Canadian Government's Lawful Access Claims Stand
on a Shaky Foundation
Early next year the Canadian government will introduce
lawful access legislation featuring new information
disclosure requirements for Internet providers, the
installation of mandated surveillance technologies, and
creation of new police powers, likely to be accompanied by
a series of shaky justifications for the legislation.
http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/6200/135

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Announcements

* Call Now to Stop SOPA, the Internet Blacklist Bill
The Stop Online Piracy Act is a dangerous bill that would
give the Department of Justice unprecedented power to
censor the Internet. Follow the above link to get your
Representative's phone number, and use the provided script
to urge them to put a stop to this dangerous legislation.
https://action.eff.org/o/9042/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=8336

* CREDO's 2011 Nonprofits
Right now CREDO Mobile customers and activists are voting
on how to distribute an expanding pool of donations among
40 nonprofit organizations including EFF. If you are a
current CREDO long distance, mobile, or credit card member,
or have sent a CREDO Action alert, you are eligible to give
EFF a slice of this multimillion-dollar donation pie.
http://act.credoaction.com/voting/login.html

* 2012 International CES
Save the date! EFF is excited to participate in the 2012
CES, which boasts 200 conference sessions, 500 speakers,
and over 2,700 exhibitors showcasing their most innovative
and ingenious products and services.
Date: January 10, 2012
Location: Las Vegas, NV
https://www.eff.org/event/2012-international-ces

* Apply for the Google Policy Fellowship with EFF
The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate,
graduate, and law students the opportunity to spend the
summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues,
and exploring future academic and professional interests.
The EFF Fellow will work closely with mentors in the
international policy team. The application is due February
3, 2012.
http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/

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* Administrivia

EFFector is published by:
The Electronic Frontier Foundation
Shotwell Street
San Francisco CA 94110-1914 USA
+1 415 436 9333 (voice)
+1 415 436 9993 (fax)
https://www.eff.org/

Editor:
Parker Higgins, Activist
editor@eff.org

Membership & donation queries:
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Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:08 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:08 pm

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 39 Monday, December 12, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 594th issue:

* Stand Up and Fight: A Week of Action Against Censorship

EFF and a coalition of organizations, tech companies,
innovators, and users are joining forces to fight back
against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), a bill that
would give the government and big content unprecedented
authority to censor the web in the name of so-called
copyright enforcement. This week, we need to pull out all
the stops because the House Judiciary Committee is slated
to hold a critical hearing on Thursday.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/stand-and-fight-week-action-against-censorship

* Fight the Blacklist: A Toolkit for Anti-SOPA Activism

We need your help to stop this legislation before it can
undermine Internet security and censor the web. Ready to
join EFF and dozens of other groups in the fight? Here are
12 things you can do right now to help us stop the
blacklist bills.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/fight-blacklist-toolkit-anti-sopa-activists

* An Alternative to SOPA: An Open Process Befitting an Open
Internet

As truly frightening legislative proposals known as SOPA
and PIPA continue to loom in Congress, we were glad to
learn that a bipartisan group of congressional
representatives has come together to formulate a real
alternative, called the OPEN Act, incorporating a real
process for including the Internet users and innovators it
may affect. Our initial take is that while the bill is far
from perfect, some crucial steps have been taken.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/alternative-sopa-open-process-befitting-open-internet

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EFF Updates

* Blacklist Bills Ripe for Abuse, Part I: "Market-Based"
Systems
Proponents of the misguided Internet blacklist legislation
-- SOPA and PIPA -- downplay the idea that the overbroad
bills could be used for censorship. But one only needs to
look at the way existing copyright laws have been abused to
know there�s serious cause for concern. The message is
clear: the government and corporations have no problem
abusing legal process to threaten or shut down legitimate
speech.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/blacklist-bills-ripe-abuse

* Blacklist Bills Ripe for Abuse, Part II: Expansion of
Government Powers
We look at how the Justice Department and private companies
have already been going after domain names seizures,
without due process, and how SOPA and PIPA will make this
much easier. Essentially, the government can "disappear" a
website entirely -- at least for U.S. residents who haven't
taken advantage of the numerous workarounds that will
undoubtedly spring up.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/blacklist-bills-ripe-abuse-part-ii-expansion-government-powers

* The Download.com Debacle: What CNET Needs to Do to Make
it Right
The blogosphere has been buzzing about revelations that
CNET's Download.com site has been embedding adware into the
install process for all kinds of software, including open
source software like NMAP. Here's what CNET needs to do to
really make it right.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/downloadcom-debacle-what-cnet-needs-do-make-it-right

* Indian Authorities Try (And Fail) to Make Tech Companies
Block Politically Offensive Content
The Indian Telecommunications Minister has met with top
officials of Internet companies and social media sites,
including the Indian units of Facebook, Google, Microsoft,
and Yahoo, to try to compel them to filter offensive
content. The New York Times reported that Minister Kapil
Sibal met with executives to ask the companies to create
internal mechanisms that would prevent any comments the
state deemed "disparaging, inflammatory or defamatory"
towards political and religious figures.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/indian-authorities-try-and-fail-make-tech-companies-block-politically-offensive

* Belgian ISPs vs. Internet Freedom
A Belgian Internet watchdog group (NURPA) has reported that
one of the three major mobile Internet providers in
Belgium, Base, voluntarily started blocking access to the
Pirate Bay. This block comes after a case initiated by the
Belgian Anti-Piracy Federation, in which an Antwerp Court
of Appeals ordered two major fixed broadband providers to
block access to the Pirate Bay at the DNS level.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/belgian-isps-vs-internet-freedom

* This Week in Internet Censorship
This week EFF looks to Thailand, which declared last week
that Facebook users "liking" or sharing content offensive
to the Thai throne could be sentenced up to 15 years in
prison; Vietnam, where a court reduced the jail sentence of
blogger and human rights activist Professor Pham Minh Hoang
from three years to 17 months; Syria, where Area SpA, an
Italian company that had been helping to build an Internet
surveillance system in that country, has reportedly pulled
out of the project; and more.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/week-internet-censorship--good-news-bad-news

* RIAA and AAP File Amicus Brief in Righthaven Appeal
The Association of American Publishers and the Recording
Industry Association of America have decided to cozy up to
a copyright troll, filing an amicus brief in the Ninth
Circuit appeal of Righthaven v. Hoehn. The AAP and RIAA do
not weigh in on Righthaven's sham copyright assignment from
Stephens Media, the publisher of the Review-Journal;
rather, they devote their brief to civil proceedure,
arguing it was error for the court to even consider whether
the use was fair.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/riaa-and-aap-file-amicus-brief-righthaven-appeal

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miniLinks

~ Techdirt: Feds Falsely Censor Popular Blog For Over A
Year, Deny All Due Process, Hide All Details
Mike Masnick: "The US government has effectively admitted
that it totally screwed up and falsely seized & censored a
non-infringing domain of a popular blog, having falsely
claimed that it was taking part in criminal copyright
infringement."
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111208/08225217010/breaking-news-feds-falsely-censor-popular-blog-over-year-deny-all-due-process-hide-all-details.shtml

~ Drones: A Deeply Unsettling Future
In an op-ed for Al Jazeera English, EFF Activist Trevor
Timm discusses the security questions raised by the the
coming proliferation of drone technology both domestically
and abroad.
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2011/12/201112774824829807.html

~ Swiss Government: File-sharing No Big Deal, Some
Downloading Still OK
A new report by the Swiss government argues that
unauthorized file sharing is not a significant problem, and
that existing Swiss law -- which allows for downloading
copyrighted content for personal use -- is sufficient to
protect copyright holders.
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/12/swiss-government-file-sharing-no-big-deal-some-downloading-still-ok.ars

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Announcements

* Call Now to Stop SOPA, the Internet Blacklist Bill
The Stop Online Piracy Act is a dangerous bill that would
give the Department of Justice unprecedented power to
censor the Internet. There's a hearing this week about the
bill, so we have no time to lose. Follow this link to get
your Representative's phone number, and use the provided
script to urge them to put a stop to this dangerous
legislation.
https://wfc2.wiredforchange.com/o/9042/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=8336

* CREDO's 2011 Nonprofits
Right now CREDO Mobile customers and activists are voting
on how to distribute an expanding pool of donations among
40 nonprofit organizations including EFF. If you are a
current CREDO long distance, mobile or credit card member,
or have sent a CREDO Action alert, you are eligible to give
EFF a slice of this multimillion-dollar donation pie.
http://act.credoaction.com/voting/login.html

* EFF Power Up Campaign
The Power Up campaign has ended, and was a huge success,
with more than $140,000 in donations in 140 hours. Thanks
to everyone who took the challenge! You still have a chance
to contribute: thanks to a generous challenge grant from
the Brin Wojcicki Foundation, your donation will go twice
as far if you give more than last year.
https://supporters.eff.org/donate/powerup

* 2012 International CES
Save the date! EFF is excited to participate in the 2012
CES, which boasts 200 conference sessions, 500 speakers,
and over 2,700 exhibitors showcasing their most innovative
and ingenious products and services.
Date: January 10, 2012
Location: Las Vegas, NV
https://www.eff.org/event/2012-international-ces

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* Administrivia

EFFector is published by:
The Electronic Frontier Foundation
Shotwell Street
San Francisco CA 94110-1914 USA
+1 415 436 9333 (voice)
+1 415 436 9993 (fax)
https://www.eff.org/

Editor:
Parker Higgins, Activist
editor@eff.org

Membership & donation queries:
membership@eff.org

General EFF, legal, policy, or online resources queries:
info@eff.org

Reproduction of this publication in electronic media is
encouraged. Signed articles do not necessarily represent
the views of EFF. To reproduce signed articles
individually, please contact the authors for their
express permission.

Press releases and EFF announcements & articles may be
reproduced individually at will.

Back issues of EFFector are available via the Web at:
https://www.eff.org/effector/

Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:02 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:02 pm

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 38 Monday, December 5, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 593rd issue:

* Why Apple (and Sony, Amazon, and Microsoft) Should
Support Jailbreaking

In requests filed last week, EFF asked the Copyright Office
to protect the "jailbreaking" of smartphones, electronic
tablets, and video game consoles -- liberating them to run
operating systems and applications from any source, not
just those approved by the manufacturer. We take a look
back at all the benefits jailbreaking has brought both
manufacturers and users of smartphones, and why the right
to jailbreak should be expanded to cover tablets and video
game consoles like the PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and
Xbox 360.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/why-apple-and-sony-amazon-microsoft-etc-should-support-jailbreaking

* Carrier IQ Drops Empty Legal Threat, Apologizes to
Security Researcher

Mobile software company Carrier IQ withdrew a bogus legal
threat to a security researcher, Trevor Eckhart, who
published an analysis of the company's software, and
training materials on which he based his research.
Attempting to suppress his research, Carrier IQ fired off a
baseless cease-and-desist demand claiming that Eckhart
infringed the company's copyrights and made "false
allegations" about their software. As EFF explained in a
letter to Carrier IQ, Eckhart's research and commentary is
protected by fair use and the First Amendment right to free
expression.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/carrier-iq-drops-empty-legal-threat-apologizes-security-researcher

* Cablegate One Year Later: How WikiLeaks Has Influenced
Foreign Policy, Journalism, and the First Amendment

One year ago, WikiLeaks started publishing a trove of over
250,000 leaked U.S. State Department cables, which have
since formed the basis of reporting for newspapers around
the globe. The publication has given the public a window
into the inner workings of government at an unprecedented
scale, and in the process, has transformed journalism in
the digital age. We take a look at Cablegate's impact on
journalism surrounding six countries central to U.S.
foreign policy, and why it is vital for the media to stand
up for WikiLeaks' First Amendment right to publish
classified information.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/cablegate-one-year-later-how-wikileaks-has-influenced-foreign-policy-journalism

* New Global Chokepoints Project Tracks Censorship Around
the World

EFF and over a dozen civil society organizations worldwide
launched Global Chokepoints (www.globalchokepoints.org), a
website to document how copyright enforcement is being used
to censor online free expression in countries around the
world. This online resource was created to monitor
proposals to turn Internet intermediaries into copyright
police. These proposals harm Internet users' rights of
privacy, due process and freedom of expression, as well as
endanger the future of the free and open Internet.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/press/releases/new-global-chokepoints-project-tracks-censorship-around-world

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EFF Updates

* Against the Blacklist Bills: Senators and Representatives
Speak Up
Citizens nationwide have spoken out against the Stop Online
Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP, its counterpart in the
Senate -- and they're not alone. A large and growing
bi-partisan group of legislators have told their colleagues
in the Capitol that Internet censorship is a very bad idea.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/against-blacklist-bills-congressmen-and-senators-speak

* The PROTECT IP Act Is Very Real and Very Bad -- Call Your
Senators to Block It
The PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) is the evil step-sister of the
Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), the much-criticized Internet
blacklist bill introduced in the House last month. In one
way, though, PIPA is much worse: while SOPA is still in the
House committee stage and has been the target of
extraordinary public opposition, PIPA is already out of
committee and poised for consideration of the full Senate.
Click through to find your Senators' numbers and tell them
to reject this bill.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/protect-ip-act-very-real-very-bad-call-now-block-it

* With FTC Settlement, Facebook Moves Closer to EFF Bill of
Rights for Social Network Users
The Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with
Facebook over allegations that the social network operator
deceived consumers by telling them they could keep their
information on Facebook private, and then repeatedly
expanding that which is shared and made public. We are
heartened to see that many of the provisions of the
settlement are in alignment with the Bill of Privacy Rights
for Social Network Users that EFF proposed in May 2010.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/ftc-settlement-facebook-moves-closer-eff-bill-rights-social-network-users

* Long Term Privacy with Forward Secrecy
Google has activated a web privacy feature called "forward
secrecy", becoming one of the web's first major players to
put this important component in place. Forward secrecy
means your web requests and the resulting pages are now
secure from decryption even if Google's private key is
later compromised. We hope other sites follow Google's
example.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/long-term-privacy-forward-secrecy

* EFF Joins Advocacy Organizations in Criticizing Secure
Communities
EFF joined the Rights Working Group and 65 advocacy
organizations in sending letters opposing the Secure
Communities Program in preparation for the Subcommittee on
Immigration Policy and Enforcement November 30 hearing on
the issue. The program sets a dangerous precedent for
overcollection and misuse of sensitive personally
identifiable information, with ramifications for the
privacy and due process rights of all Americans.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/eff-joins-advocacy-organizations-criticizing-secure-communities

* Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Attempts to Ban
"Obscene" Words from Texts
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has sent a
notice to Pakistani cell phone carriers, demanding that
they block 1,600 terms and phrases it deemed "obscene" from
being transmitted via text message. It's still not clear
how the PTA intends to enforce this order onto telecom
companies, nor what it expects them to do to ensure that
users do not continue to use supposedly "obscene" language
in their texts.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/pakistan-telecommunication-authority-tries-ban-%E2%80%9Cobscene%E2%80%9D-texts

* Government and Drug Cartels Both Threaten Freedom of
Expression in Mexico
Freedom of expression continues to come under attack in
Mexico. In response to a complaint signed by over 23,000
Mexicans demanding that the International Criminal Court
investigate alleged human rights violations by the army and
the police as part of the state's war against the drug
cartels, Mexican President Felipe Calderon announced that
his government is exploring "all options to proceed legally
against those who have denounced the government in
international forums and in the courts."
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/government-and-drug-cartels-both-threaten-freedom-expression-mexico

* New York Times Has a Sunday Dialogue on Anonymity and
Civility on the Internet
The New York Times has published a letter to the editor
from Christopher Wolf, who leads the Internet Task Force of
the Anti-Defamation League, in which he suggested, "It is
time to consider Facebook's real-name policy as an Internet
norm because online identification demonstrably leads to
accountability and promotes civility." We respond, citing
the importance of anonymity in enabling free expression.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/12/new-york-times-has-sunday-dialog-anonymity-and-civility-internet

* Welcome to the Newest Member of the EFF Team, Ellie Young
EFF is proud to announce the newest member of our growing
staff, Ellie Young. Ellie comes to EFF in the role of
Special Assistant to Executive Director Shari Steele, and
she will work on financial planning as well as on
development and operational activities at EFF.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/welcome-newest-member-eff-team-ellie-young

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miniLinks

~ Playing With Numbers: Why SOPA Still Won't Solve Internet
Piracy
Public Knowledge runs the numbers on the dramatic "piracy"
figures cited by proponents of blacklist legislation.
http://publicknowledge.org/blog/playing-numbers-why-sopa-still-wont-solve-int

~ EU Court of Justice: Censorship in Name of Copyright
Violates Fundamental Rights
The European Court of Justice ruled that forcing Internet
service providers to monitor and censor their users'
communications violated EU law, and in particular the right
to freedom of communication.
https://www.laquadrature.net/en/eu-court-of-justice-censorship-in-name-of-copyright-violates-fundamental-rights

~ Legacy Media Bankrolling Campaigns of SOPA Cosponsors
Traditional big media firms have contributed more than $5
million to the sponsors of the Stop Online Piracy Act, with
California Democratic Reps. Howard Berman and Adam Schiff
as the top recipients.
http://reporting.sunlightfoundation.com/2011/legacy-media-bankrolling-campaigns-of-SOPA-consponsors/

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Announcements

* Rein In Invasive Border Searches AND Benefit EFF!
Right now CREDO Mobile customers and activists are voting
on how to distribute an expanding pool of donations among
40 nonprofit organizations including EFF. When you sign our
petition to fight invasive border searches on the CREDO
website, you also become eligible to give EFF a slice of a
multimillion-dollar donation pie.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/rein-invasive-border-searches-and-benefit-eff

* LISA: 25th Large Installation System Administration
Conference
This year marks the 25th LISA, an amazing meeting place for
system, network, database, and other computer
administrators and engineers from all over the globe. EFF's
Development Associate, Kellie Brownell, will be in the
Exhibition room.
Date: December 6-8, 2011
Location: Boston, MA
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/12/06/lisa-25th-large-installation-system-administration

* Open Source and Free Software 2011: Benefits, Risks and
Challenges
EFF Staff Attorney Julie Samuels will discuss Patents and
Standards in an Open Source World, covering patent
provisions in open source licenses, protecting open source
projects from patents, recent patent litigation and
legislation.
Date: December 7, 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
https://www.eff.org/event/open-source-and-free-software-2011-benefits-risks-and-challenges

* NIST: Meeting on Privacy-Enhancing Cryptography
EFF Senior Staff Technologist Seth Schoen is participating
in this event. Check out the event website to learn more
and register.
Date: December 8-9, 2011
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
https://www.eff.org/event/nist-meeting-privacy-enhancing-cryptography

* 2012 International CES
Save the date! EFF is excited to participate in the 2012
CES, which boasts 200 conference sessions, 500 speakers,
and over 2,700 exhibitors showcasing their most innovative
and ingenious products and service.
Date: January 10, 2012
Location: Las Vegas, NV
https://www.eff.org/event/2012-international-ces

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Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Sun Dec 04, 2011 3:47 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 3:47 pm

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 37 Wednesday November 23, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 592nd issue:

* An Explosion of Opposition to the Internet Blacklist Bill

On the eve of the House Judiciary Committee's hearing on
the Stop Internet Piracy Act, a broad group of tech
companies, lawmakers, experts, professors, and rights
groups came out against the bill. The statements, written
by people from a variety of backgrounds and political
persuasions, incorporate many of the same broad themes:
SOPA will threaten perfectly legal websites, stifle
innovation, kill jobs, and substantially disrupt the
infrastructure of the Internet.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/explosion-opposition-internet-blacklist-bill

* What's On the Blacklist? Three Sites That SOPA Could Put
at Risk

Proponents of the latest disastrous IP bill, SOPA, insist
it only targets the "worst of the worst." But the broad
definitions and vague language in the bill could place
dangerous tools into the hands of IP rightsholders, with
little opportunity for judicial oversight. One very
possible outcome is many of the lawful sites you know and
love will face new legal threats. Here's a look at three
that are at great risk: Vimeo, Etsy, and Flickr.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/whats-blacklist-three-sites-sopa-could-put-risk

* Sovereign Keys: A Proposal to Make HTTPS and Email More
Secure

EFF is introducing a new proposal called "Sovereign Keys,"
which is intended to systematically fix weaknesses in the
way that encrypted Internet protocols perform
authentication. The Sovereign Keys design would allow
clients and servers to use cryptographic protocols without
having to depend on any third parties.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/sovereign-keys-proposal-make-https-and-email-more-secure

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EFF Updates

* EFF Celebrates the 2011 Pioneer Award Winners
EFF recognized the accomplishments of U.S. Senator Ron
Wyden, encryption expert Ian Goldberg, and influential
Tunisian blog Nawaat.org at the 20th annual Pioneer Awards
Ceremony in San Francisco. EFF established the Pioneer
Awards in 1992 to recognize leaders on the electronic
frontier who are extending freedom and innovation in the
realm of information technology.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/proud-recognize-effs-2011-pioneer-award-winners

* Righthaven Case Ends in Victory for Fair Use
The publisher of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Stephens
Media, filed papers conceding that posting a short excerpt
of a news article in an online forum is not copyright
infringement. The concession will result in the entry of a
judgment of non-infringement in a long-running copyright
troll case that sparked the dismissal of dozens of baseless
lawsuits filed by Righthaven LLC.
https://www.eff.org/press/releases/righthaven-case-ends-victory-fair-use

* Hollywood's New War on Software Freedom and Internet
Innovation
One of the most under-reported, dangerous consequences of
SOPA will be its effect on software developers. Do you
write or distribute any kind of VPN, proxy, privacy or
anonymization software? If SOPA passes, you might find
yourself in a legal fight with the Attorney General.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/hollywood-new-war-on-software-freedom-and-internet-innovation

* Who's Missing From The House's SOPA Hearing? A Short List
The House Judiciary Committee hearing on SOPA could have
been an opportunity for Americans to hear from a variety of
stakeholders, but unfortunately, it devolved into a parade
of pro-SOPA partisans. Five witnesses testified about their
support of the bill while only one witness, a
representative of Google, testified about the bill's many
drawbacks. In case you are wondering who the Committee
should have been hearing from, here is a small sampling of
the stakeholders that deserve a seat at the negotiating
table.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/whos-missing-todays-sopa-hearing-short-list

* EFF Asks Supreme Court to End the FCC�s Indecency
Regulations
EFF recently submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court
in FCC v. Fox, which asks the Court to declare
unconstitutional the FCC�s heavy-handed and outdated
indecency policy for broadcast TV. This is not an issue
that draws down political lines � both right and left can
agree the First Amendment belongs to all mediums. In 2011,
there is simply no reason for the court not to give
broadcast television the full First Amendment protection
provided to the Internet.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/eff-asks-supreme-court-end-fcc%E2%80%99s-indecency-regulations

* The Intelligence Oversight Board Has Members - But We Had
to Sue the Government to Find Out
The Intelligence Oversight Board is a
presidentially-appointed, independent, civilian oversight
board charged with ensuring that intelligence
investigations comply with the rule of law, yet until
recently, its members were kept secret by the government.
In September, EFF sued the Director of National
Intelligence for failing to respond to to our Freedom of
Information request for the list of members. Here's what we
found out.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/intelligence-oversight-board-has-members-and-all-we-had-do-was-sue-federal

* The DAA's Self-Regulatory Principles Fall Far Short of Do
Not Track
The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), as association of 6
online advertising groups, published a set of
Self-Regulatory Principles for Multi-Site Data. These
principles are designed to cover data collection above and
beyond the standards the group adopted for behavioral
advertising. While the new standards offer the potential
to improve transparency and user choice in some instances,
the language of the standards is loose enough to allow many
of the concerning practices to continue unabated. And, as
is often the case with self-regulatory models, the DAA�s
new standards won�t be enforced.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/daa-self-regulation-principles-fall-far-short-do-not-track

* No Room for Free Expression in Egypt
When Hosni Mubarak was ousted from the Egyptian presidency
in February, Egypt's revolutionaries saw a new beginning:
an Egypt in which individual rights � including the right
to free expression � would be respected. Just nine
months later, with several prominent bloggers languishing
in prison and countless other civilians tried by military
courts for protesting, the future looks bleak.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/no-room-free-expression-egypt

* This Week in Internet Censorship: SOPA, UAE Bloggers on
Hunger Strike, Chilean Sites Attacked
This week EFF looks at SOPA's effects on the international
community; Emirati blogger Ahmed Mansour, who is on a
hunger strike in prison; and several news sites in Chile
which have been hit with cyber attacks amid ongoing student
protests.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/week-internet-censorship-sopa-uae-chile

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miniLinks

~ State Department Not for Internet Freedom
In an op-ed for Al-Jazeera, EFF's Trevor Timm argues the
Stop Internet Piracy act threatens the legality of many
State Department funded Internet Freedom programs.
http://aljazeera.co.uk/indepth/opinion/2011/11/20111116141248301243.html

~ Why All Filmmakers Should Speak Out Against SOPA
Filmmaker Ross Prudin explains why he and many of his peers
are against the Stop Internet Piracy Act.
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111111/12040916725/why-all-filmmakers-should-speak-out-against-sopa.shtml

~ A Historic Thing
Tumblr mobilizes its users to call Congress to oppose SOPA
and amazingly generates more than 87,000 calls in 24 hours.
http://staff.tumblr.com/post/12930076128/a-historic-thing

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Announcements

* EFF Mourns the Passing of Ilya Zhitomirskiy
EFF mourns the passing of Ilya Zhitomirskiy, the
22-year-old co-founder of the Diaspora* project. His role
at Diaspora*, a social network designed to preserve users'
freedom, was just one of many expressions of his belief
that a free and open Internet can improve people's lives.
Ilya was a friend to the EFF community, and a consistent
supporter of its goals; we will miss his passion, his
dedication, and his enthusiasm.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/11/eff-mourns-passing-ilya-zhitomirskiy

* LISA: 25th Large Installation System Administration
Conference
This year marks the 25th LISA, an amazing meeting place for
system, network, database, and other computer
administrators and engineers from all over the globe. EFF's
Development Associate, Kellie Brownell, will be in the
Exhibition room December 7th and 8th.<br>Date: December
6-8, 2011
Location: Boston, MA
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/12/06/lisa-25th-large-installation-system-administration

* Securing Our Rights in the Information-Sharing Era
Mark Rumold is speaking on FOIA Case Studies: Using the
Freedom of Information Act to Push for Policy Change;
Jennifer Lynch is speaking on Technology: Biometrics,
Databases, and DNA Collection; Rainey Reitman is speaking
on Getting Our Message Out...and Right: A Communications
Skills Building Workshop.
Date: December 1-2, 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
https://www.eff.org/event/securing-our-rights-information-sharing-era

* Open Source and Free Software 2011: Benefits, Risks and
Challenges
EFF Staff Attorney Julie Samuels will discuss Patents and
Standards in an Open Source World, covering patent
provisions in open source licenses, protecting open source
projects from patents, recent patent litigation and
legislation.
Date: December 7, 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
https://www.eff.org/event/open-source-and-free-software-2011-benefits-risks-and-challenges

* NIST: Meeting on Privacy-Enhancing Cryptography
EFF Senior Staff Technologist Seth Schoen is participating
in this event. Check out the event website to learn more
and register.
Date: December 8-9, 2011
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
https://www.eff.org/event/nist-meeting-privacy-enhancing-cryptography

* 2012 International CES
Save the date! EFF is excited to participate in the 2012
CES, which boasts 200 conference sessions, 500 speakers,
and over 2,700 exhibitors showcasing their most innovative
and ingenious products and service.
Date: January 10, 2012
Location: Las Vegas
https://www.eff.org/event/2012-international-ces

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Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:27 am

Author: Bazza

Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:27 am

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 33 Tuesday October, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 588th issue:

* GPS Inventor Joins EFF in Fight Against Warrantless GPS
Tracking

The principal inventor of the Global Positioning System
(GPS) and other leading technologists joined EFF in urging
the Supreme Court to block the government from using GPS
tracking without first getting a warrant, arguing that the
massive collection of sensitive location data should
require court oversight. The government can use location
information over time to learn detailed information about
you like&--like where you go to church, what sort of
doctors you go to, what meetings and activities you
participate in, and much more. Police should not have
blanket permission to install GPS devices and collect
detailed information about people's movements over time
without court review.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/press/archives/2011/10/03-0

* EU Parliament Takes the First Step to Prevent Sales of
Surveillance Equipment Used to Violate Human Rights

The European Parliament has formally recognized what has
become increasingly clear: some European tech companies
have been selling the tools used to surveil democracy
activists to repressive governments. In response, the
European Parliament passed a resolution to bar overseas
sales of systems that monitor phone calls and text
messages, or provide targeted Internet surveillance, if
they are used to violate democratic principles, human
rights or freedom of speech.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/10/eu-parliament-takes-first-step-bans-sales

* Freedom of Expression Under Attack in Mexico: Social
Network Users and Bloggers Face Violence, Political
Backlash

Bloggers in the Mexican border town of Nuevo Laredo are
being terrorized by the Los Zetas drug cartel, which is
trying to silence citizens who speak out against
drug-related violence. EFF recommends that bloggers who are
concerned about their security and safety post under a
pseudonym, use Tor to prevent eavesdroppers from seeing the
sites they visit and prevent websites from collecting data
that might reveal their physical location, and use HTTPS to
encrypt their private communications when possible.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/freedom-expression-under-attack-mexico-social

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EFF Updates

* California's Reader Privacy Act Signed into Law
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed the Reader
Privacy Act, updating reader privacy law to cover new
technologies like electronic books and online book services
as well as local bookstores. Authors, companies, and
advocacy groups like EFF and the ACLU supported the act,
and applaud this forward-thinking law to protect the
privacy of consumer reading data.
https://www.eff.org/press/archives/2011/10/03

* Safeconnect, Universities, P2P, Network Security and
Risk: The Tangled World of "Policy Enforcement" on Other
People's Computers
After months of work spurred by an initial report by
Professor Ted Byfield of New School University's Parsons
New School for Design, EFF is happy to report a security
vulnerability fix in a product called SafeConnect, used
nationwide for network monitoring on college campuses.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/10/safeconnect-universities-peer-peer-file-sharing

* Publication of the FCC's Net Neutrality Rules Spawns a
Flurry of Legal Challenges
Now that the FCC's "Open Internet" net neutrality rules
have been published in the Federal Register, opening the
door to legal challenges, the lawsuits are piling on.
Verizon appealed the order, arguing that the FCC
overstepped its authority in issuing its net neutrality
order, while Free Press argued that the order doesn't go
far enough, objecting foremost to the relaxed requirements
for wireless as opposed to wireline providers.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/10/publication-fcc-s-net-neutrality-rules-spawns

* On Newspapers, Public Discourse, and the Right to Remain
Anonymous
In a recent Washington Times editorial, Gayle Falkenthal
declared that "the time has come to limit the ability of
people to remain anonymous" online. Her arguments against
online pseudonyms are not only inaccurate, they're also
dangerous: online anonymity protects a range of people,
from Syrian dissidents to small-town LGBT activists and
plenty of others in between.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/newspapers-public-discourse-and-right-remain

* Announcing the Humble Frozen Synapse Bundle
The newest iteration of the Humble Bundle lets users pay
what they want for a cross-platform, DRM-free version of
the innovative tactical strategy game Frozen Synapse plus
the game soundtrack. Customers can earmark a percentage of
their donations to support charities, including EFF. To
sweeten the pot, customers who choose to give more than the
average amount will also receive the entire Humble
Frozenbyte Bundle suite, including Trine, Shadowgrounds:
Survivor, Shadowgrounds, Splot, and Jack Claw!
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/humble-frozen-synapse-bundle

* Party Like It's 1986 - Demand Privacy Like It's 2011
To help support the effort to reform ECPA, and in
commemoration of the 25th anniversary of ECPA's signing,
EFF is joining Google, CDT, ACLU, CEI, TechFreedom, CCIA,
and Americans for Tax Reform to throw the capital's most
awesome party - Party Like It's 1986. If you're in
Washington D.C., join us on October 20th for an 80s-themed
celebration of digital privacy.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/10/party-its-1986-demand-privacy-its-2011

* Experienced Writer/Editor Sought for Cutting Edge
Nonprofit
EFF is looking for a strong writer/editor who is familiar
with issues involving high tech freedom and can make a
compelling case about why our work is so important to
current and potential funders. Along with providing context
for EFF's technology and activism projects, this person
must be able to write clearly about complicated
litigation.The writer/editor is responsible for researching
grant opportunities, sending out letters of inquiry and
proposals to foundations, keeping track of dates and
deadlines, and submitting reports at the end of the grant
periods. Excellent interpersonal, written, oral and
organizational skills are essential. Grantwriting
experience is a big plus but not required.
https://www.eff.org/about/opportunities/jobs/

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miniLinks

~ Ken Burns Prohibition: Olmstead
Warrantless wiretaps, roaring 20s-style: Ken Burns' PBS
documentary tells the story of the landmark wiretap case
Olmstead v. United States.
https://eff.org/r.3Dv

~ Italy: Internet Press Freedom Under Threat
One of the provisions of the Media and Wiretapping Bill
currently being discussed by the Italian Parliament
threatens free expression and innovation in Italy.
https://eff.org/r.D7t

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Announcements

* City Club of Cleveland Presents: Conference on Speech
EFF Legal Director Cindy Cohn will speak on a panel
entitled "Free Speech in the Age of the Internet." The
panel will explore ideas such as who owns and controls the
online public forum, the relationship between speech and
anonymity, the challenges of protecting free speech, the
future of journalism and more.
Location: Cleveland, OH
Date: October 10, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/10/city-club-cleveland-presents-conference-speech

* Humanities and Technology Association Conference
Bowie State University will host the Humanities and
Technology Association Conference, examining the impact of
technology in society. EFF's Director for International
Freedom of Expression, Jillian York, will be the keynote
speaker for this event.
Location: Bowie, MD
Date: October 13-15, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/13/humanities-and-technology-association-conference

* EFF at Bioneers: "The New Media Revolution and Political
Expression"
Join the EFF's Director for International Freedom of
Expression Jillian York, along with journalist Nora
Barrows-Friedman for a panel discussion on the use of new
media to fight political repression. The panel will be
moderated by Mother Jones' Steve Katz.
Location: San Rafael, CA
Date: October 14, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/14/eff-bioneers-new-media-revolution-and-political

* Hackmeet 2011
Several EFF staff members will be speaking at Hackmeet
2011. Exploring where technology and resistance meet,
Hackmeet is a free conference offering workshops and
skillshare sessions on issues related to activism and
hacking.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Date: October 15-16, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/15/hackmeet-2011

* Fall 2011 Speakeasy: Bay Area
Current members and donors of EFF invited to a sneak peak
at our future home on Mis,sion Street! Enjoy complimentary
refreshments and help us tap a keg before touring this
colorful three-story former video production studio of
questionable repute.
Date: October 18, 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
https://www.eff.org/event/fall-2011-speakeasy-bay-area

* Party Like It's 1986!
Join Google, CDT, ACLU, EFF, CEI, TechFreedom, CCIA, and
Americans for Tax Reform at the capital's most awesome
party and help us update ECPA for the digital age.
Date: October 20, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/20/party-its-1986

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* Administrivia

EFFector is published by:
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Shotwell Street
San Francisco CA 94110-1914 USA
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https://www.eff.org/

Editor:
Rainey Reitman, Activist
rainey@eff.org

Membership & donation queries:
membership@eff.org

General EFF, legal, policy, or online resources queries:
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Reproduction of this publication in electronic media is
encouraged. Signed articles do not necessarily represent
the views of EFF. To reproduce signed articles
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Press releases and EFF announcements & articles may be
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Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:55 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:55 pm

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 32 Monday September 26th, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 587th issue:

* Don't Let Privacy Law Get Stuck in 1986. Demand a Digital
Upgrade!

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act--the primary law
that protects our mobile and online privacy against
government intrusion--is turning 25 years old this October.
Since 1986, our communications technologies have changed
drastically, but the law has not kept up. Please join us
and a broad coalition of privacy organizations and Internet
companies in pushing Congress to upgrade the woefully
outdated ECPA to better protect our digital privacy in the
21st century. Sign our petition and demand that ECPA be
reformed to make clear that if government agents want to
track our cell phones or read through our email and social
network accounts, they have to go to court and get a search
warrant first!

Read more:
http://action.eff.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&id=517

* Newly Released Documents Reveal Defense Department
Intelligence Violations

EFF just received documents that reveal additional
post-9/11 Defense Department misconduct, including attempts
by the Army to investigate participants at a conference on
Islamic law at the University of Texas Law School and
Army-issued National Security Letters (NSLs) to
telecommunications providers in violation of the law. Among
other things, the documents confirm once again that the
U.S. government has been improperly targeting Muslims in
the United States.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/newly-released-documents-reveal-defense-department

* Whistleblowers, Intelligence Experts, and Veterans Join
EFF in Fight Against 'State Secrets'

EFF and a coalition of whistleblowers, intelligence
experts, and veterans urged a federal appeals court
Wednesday to reject government attempts to bury yet another
lawsuit challenging illegal surveillance with baseless
claims of "state secrets." The Al-Haramain Islamic
Foundation alleges in its lawsuit that federal agents
illegally wiretapped calls between the charity and its
lawyers. The government has refused to confirm or deny any
court order authorizing surveillance, arguing only that the
state secrets privilege protects the government from any
litigation.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/press/archives/2011/09/21

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EFF Updates

* Privacy Win: Apple and Dropbox Join Fight to Reform
Electronic Privacy Law
In April we launched "Who Has Your Back," a campaign
calling on major Internet companies like Google, Amazon,
and Microsoft to stand with their users when it comes to
government demands for users' data. Now we're pleased
to see that two of the thirteen companies highlighted in
our petition, Apple and Dropbox, have agreed to one of our
requests: that they stand up for user privacy in Congress
by joining the Digital Due Process coalition.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/privacy-win-apple-and-dropbox-join-fight-reform

* Government Violates Free Speech Rights with Domain Name
Seizure
EFF uged a federal appeals court to order the return of two
domain names seized by the U.S. government in violation of
the First Amendment. The domain names -- Rojadirecta.com
and Rojadirecta.org, owned by Spanish company Puerto 80 --
were seized by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE) as part of "Operation in Our Sites," a deeply-flawed
initiative ICE claims will help stop piracy.
https://www.eff.org/press/archives/2011/09/23

* Senate Committee Agrees That Violating Terms of Service
Shouldn't Be a Crime
The Senate Judiciary Committee recently approved a trio of
data security and data breach notification bills. One of
the bills, which was sponsored by Committee Chairman
Senator Leahy, includes a crucial amendment to clarify that
it's not illegal to violate agreements like website terms
of service or acceptable use policies under the notoriously
vague Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/senate-committee-agrees-violating-terms-service-shouldnt

* EFF's Open Source Security Audit Uncovers Security
Vulnerabilities in Messaging Software
EFF's Open Source security audit uncovered and helped to
fix vulnerabilities in the popular open source messaging
clients Pidgin and Adium. We were motivated by our desire
to bolster the security of cryptographic software that we
often recommend to individuals and organizations as a
defense against surveillance.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/open-source-security-auditing

* Austin Police Department's "Operation Wardrive"
Postponed in Light of Criticisms from Digital Rights
Activists
Digital activists alerted us to a worrying situation in
Austin, Texas: officers at the local police department had
announced a plan to search out all of the individuals
running open wifi connections in Austin and warn them about
running an open network. Thankfully, quick mobilization by
our friends at EFF Austin helped stall this plan before it
could take effect
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/austin-police-department-s-operation-wardrive

* EFF To Appeals Court: Border Is Not An "Anything
Goes" Zone
EFF continues to push for legal limits on the
government's sweeping authority to search electronic
devices at the border in an amicus brief we recently filed
along with the National Association of Criminal Defense
Lawyers (NACDL). We urged the Ninth Circuit Court of
Appeals to rehear and reverse its disturbing decision in
United States v. Cotterman.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/eff-appeals-court-border-not-anything-goes

* This Week in Internet Censorship: Blocking Social Sites
in Pakistan and Syria; Freedom House Releases New Report
This week brings new restrictions in Syria and Pakistan,
while watchdog group Freedom House releases a new brief on
the growing challenges to Internet freedom.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/week-internet-censorship-blocking-social-sites

* Nominations Open for EFF's 20th Annual Pioneer Awards
Nominations are now open for EFF's 20th Annual Pioneer
Awards, to be presented at Zeum (soon to be known as the
Children's Creativity Museum) on November 15th in San
Francisco. EFF established the Pioneer Awards in 1992 to
recognize leaders on the electronic frontier who are
extending freedom and innovation in the realm of
information technology. Nominations will be open until
Monday, October 17th.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/eff-presents-20th-annual-pioneer-awards

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miniLinks

~ Privacy Advocates Criticise "Unlawful and Secretive" Deal
to Share Passenger Information
European home affairs ministers adopted a controversial
EU-Australia Passenger Name Records (PNR) agreement that
will permit Australian authorities to build profiles on EU
travelers, perform intrusive checks, and institute travel
bans merely on the basis of a template profile.
https://www.privacyinternational.org/article/privacy-advocates-criticise-unlawful-and-secretive-deal-share-passenger-information

~ 'Stingray' Phone Tracker Fuels Constitutional Clash
On Nov. 8, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over
whether or not police need a warrant before secretly
installing a GPS device on a suspect's car and tracking him
for an extended period.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904194604576583112723197574.html

~ U.S. Rep: Copyright Has Actually Been an "Impediment" to
Rightsholders
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) has a rejoinder to those who argue
copyright laws must be further strengthened: "I think if we
were to do nothing on copyright law, we would be getting it
just about right."
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/09/us-rep-copyright-has-actually-been-an-impediment-to-rightsholders.ars

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Announcements

* EFF at the United Nations Internet Governance Forum
EFF staffers are participating in presentations, panel
discussions, and workshops about privacy, surveillance, and
Internet intermediaries.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Date: September 27-30, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/27/eff-united-nations-internet-governance-forum

* City Club of Cleveland Presents: Conference on Speech
EFF Legal Director Cindy Cohn will speak on a panel
entitled "Free Speech in the Age of the Internet." The
panel will explore ideas such as who owns and controls the
online public forum, the relationship between speech and
anonymity, the challenges of protecting free speech, the
future of journalism and more.
Location: Cleveland, OH
Date: October 10, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/10/city-club-cleveland-presents-conference-speech

* Humanities and Technology Association Conference
Bowie State University will hosts the Humanities and
Technology Association Conference, examining the impact of
technology in society. EFF's Director for International
Freedom of Expression, Jillian York, will be the keynote
speaker for this event.
Location: Bowie, MD
Date: October 13-15, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/13/humanities-and-technology-association-conference

* EFF at Bioneers: "The New Media Revolution and Political
Expression"
Join the EFF's Director for International Freedom of
Expression, along with journalist Nora Barrows-Friedman for
a panel discussion on the use of new media to fight
political repression. The panel will be moderated by Mother
Jones' Steve Katz.
Location: San Rafael, CA
Date: October 14, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/14/eff-bioneers-new-media-revolution-and-political

* Hackmeet 2011
Several EFF staff members will be speaking at Hackmeet
2011. Exploring where technology and resistance meet,
Hackmeet is a free conference offering workshops and
skillshare sessions on issues related to activism and
hacking.<br>
Location: San Francisco, CA<br>
Date: October 15-16, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/15/hackmeet-2011

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* Administrivia

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Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:26 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:26 pm

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 31 Monday September 19, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 586th issue:

* From the Ashes of Righthaven, the Promising Future of
Digital Media

Copyright troll Righthaven's flawed business model--suing
hundreds of bloggers and small websites for dubious cases
of alleged copyright infringement of newspaper
articles--appears to be grinding to an inexorable finish.
But even as the Righthaven cases prove that litigation
isn't going to magically make print media profitable in the
age of the Internet, a new generation of journalists and
creators are adapting to the digital world--including one
of Righthaven's former clients.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/ashes-righthaven-promising-future-digital-media

* FOIA Victory Will Shed More Light on Warrantless Tracking
of Cell Phones

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the government
must turn over information from criminal prosecutions in
which federal law enforcement agencies obtained cell-site
location information without a warrant. The suit, filed by
EFF and the ACLU, sought the release of the case numbers
and case names. The court's decision is the latest
victory in EFF's fight to stop the government from tracking
citizens' movements without a warrant.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/eff-victory-forces-government-disclosure-court

* No Authors Have Been Harmed in the Making of This Library

We've been puzzling over the Author's Guild's
decision to sue several university libraries. At issue is
the libraries' participation in the digitization and
storage of millions of works and making scans of some of
those works available to the academic community, largely in
connection with the Google Books project. Simply put, it
appears that the Guild is dead set on wasting time and
money addressing imaginary harms, whether or not its
efforts might actually benefit either its members or the
public.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/no-authors-have-been-harmed-making-library

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EFF Updates

* Match My Donation!
Did you know that right now you could double, and in some
cases triple, the amount of your donation to EFF at no
additional cost to you? Many companies support and
encourage charitable giving by matching employee gifts to
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits like EFF. Try our matching donation
search tool to see if your company will match your
donation!
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/match-my-donation

* Freedom Not Fear: Ending A Decade Long Legacy of
International Privacy Erosion
For five years in a row, Freedom Not Fear has taken to the
streets in several cities in Europe and beyond to demand an
end to suspicionless surveillance measures like mandatory
data retention laws. On Saturday September 17th, protesters
from throughout Europe descended on Brussels to directly
confront European Union officials at their headquarters.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/freedom-not-fear-ending-decade-long-legacy-privacy-erosion

* A Post Mortem on the Iranian DigiNotar Attack --
including Tips to Protect Yourself
SSL certificates are the glue that holds the encrypted
portions of the Internet together--they are how your
browser knows that the website you visit is the website you
intended to visit. The recent DigiNotar hack suggests that
over 300,000 primarily Iraniam Internet users may have been
had their communications intercepted. Read EFF's post
mortem analysis and a list of basic tips you can take to
reduce--but not eliminate--your risk.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/post-mortem-iranian-diginotar-attack

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miniLinks

~ Tor Relay Operators: Upgrade Now
If you run a Tor relay or bridge, please upgrade
immediately to help users in Iran circumvent government
censorship.
https://blog.torproject.org/blog/iran-blocks-tor-tor-releases-same-day-fix

~ Canadians Take a Stand Against Online Spying
The Canadian government is set to ram through a new set of
electronic surveillance laws that will allow authorities to
access private information of any Canadian, at any time,
without a warrant. Sign the petition against warrantless
surveillance now.
http://openmedia.ca/educate

~ Judge Sanctions Copyright Troll Attorney for "Staggering
Chutzpah"
District Court Judge David C. Godbey granted EFF's and
Public Citizen's sanctions motion against Evan Stone,
attorney for Mick Haig Productions, who improperly issued
subpoenas to ISPs without court permission in order to
obtain the identities of alleged file sharers. The court's
blistering opinion speaks for itself, characterizing
Stone's actions in the case as "staggering chutzpah" and
adding that "The Court rarely has encountered a more
textbook example of conduct deserving of sanctions."
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/judge-sanctions-copyright-troll-attorney

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Announcements

* Californians, Please Act Now! Tell Governor Brown to Sign
the Reader Privacy Act
Reading choices reveal intimate facts about our
lives--from our political and religious beliefs to our
health concerns. Tell Governor Brown to sign the Reader
Privacy Act today, and ensure Californians don't have to
compromise their privacy when downloading electronic books,
using online book services, or even buying books from their
local bookstore.
https://secure.eff.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=509

* How the Protect IP Act Puts Artists and the Internet in
Danger
Join Richard Esguerra, EFF's Senior Activist, in a live
phonecast with MADCo member groups, friends, and allies as
they discuss the basics of Protect IP, its impact on
artistic communities, the implications on social networks
like Facebook and Twitter, and new research on intellectual
property.
Location: Phonecast
Date: September 22, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/22/how-protect-ip-act-puts-artists-and-internet

* EFF at the United Nations Internet Governance Forum
The Internet Governance Forum is a multi-stakeholder policy
dialogue space first convened by the United Nations
Secretary General in 2006 to discuss Internet policy
issues. EFF staffers are participating in insightful
presentations and panel discussions this year, and have
co-organized essential workshops about privacy,
surveillance, and Internet intermediaries.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Date: September 27-30, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/27/eff-united-nations-internet-governance-forum

* City Club of Cleveland Presents: Conference on Speech
EFF Legal Director Cindy Cohn joins the first panel from
9:45-10:45 speaking on Free Speech in the Age of the
Internet. The panel will explore ideas such as who owns and
controls the online public forum, the relationship between
speech and anonymity, the challenges of protecting free
speech, the future of journalism and more.
Location: Cleveland, OH
Date: October 10, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/10/city-club-cleveland-presents-conference-speech

* Humanities and Technology Association Conference
Bowie State University will host the third annual
Humanities and Technology Association Conference, which
will look at the impact of technology in society. EFF's
Director for International Freedom of Expression, Jillian
York, will be the keynote speaker for this event.
Location: Bowie, MD
Date: October 13-15, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/13/humanities-and-technology-association-conference

* EFF at Bioneers: "The New Media Revolution and Political
Expression"
Join the EFF's Director for International Freedom of
Expression, along with journalist Nora Barrows-Friedman for
a panel discussion (moderated by Mother Jones' Steve Katz)
on the use of new media to fight political repression.
Location: San Rafael, CA
Date: October 14, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/14/eff-bioneers-new-media-revolution-and-political

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* Administrivia

EFFector is published by:
The Electronic Frontier Foundation
Shotwell Street
San Francisco CA 94110-1914 USA
+1 415 436 9333 (voice)
+1 415 436 9993 (fax)
https://www.eff.org/

Editor:
Rainey Reitman, Activist
rainey@eff.org

Membership & donation queries:
membership@eff.org

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Reproduction of this publication in electronic media is
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Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Mon Sep 12, 2011 7:11 am

Author: Bazza

Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 7:11 am

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 30 Thursday September 8, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 585th issue:

* EFF to Court: Don't Let the Government Hide Illegal
Surveillance

EFF lawyers urged the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in
Seattle to allow our two lawsuits challenging the National
Security Agency's illegal mass surveillance of millions of
ordinary Americans to continue. For those who couldn't
attend in person, we have the next best thing: video
recordings!

Check out Jewel v NSA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFuiM0BszhU

Check out Hepting v. AT&T:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K7l9Tbo-ks

We can't predict when the appeals court will rule on our
cases, but we hope it's soon. We've been fighting to obtain
a ruling on the legality of the NSA's surveillance program
for over half a decade, and are still stuck at the starting
gate thanks to the government's repeated claims of state
secrecy and the unconstitutional "immunity" law that
Congress passed for the telcos that have collaborated in
the spying. Hopefully, the upcoming decisions in these
cases will get us a step closer to finally imposing the
rule of law on the NSA and stopping the spying.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/listen-effs-courtroom-arguments-against

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EFF Updates

* Iranian Man-in-the-Middle Attack Against Google
Demonstrates Dangerous Weakness of Certificate
Authorities
What's worse than discovering that someone has launched a
man-in-the-middle attack against Iranian Google users,
silently intercepting everything from email to search
results and possibly putting Iranian activists in danger?
Discovering that this attack has been active for two
months. We're glad to see computer security experts taking
the issue so seriously, but for the time being almost all
Internet users are still vulnerable to this sort of attack.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/iranian-man-middle-attack-against-google

* Government Internet Surveillance Starts With Eyes Built
in the West
What has long been an EFF issue is once again making
headlines. In recent days, the world is seeing damning
reports of authoritarian regimes spying on their citizens
using American- and European-made surveillance
technologies, with new evidence emerging from Bahrain,
Libya, Syria, and Thailand.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/government-internet-surveillance-starts-eyes-built

* In South Korea, the Only Thing Worse Than Online
Censorship is Secret Online Censorship
In South Korea, even the censors are being censored.
Professor K.S. Park, who sits on South Korea's
nine-member Internet content regulatory board, has found
his own blog under threat of censorship when he used it as
platform to speak out for transparency and free expression.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/south-korea-only-thing-worse-online-censorship

* EFF Supports Tunisian Internet Agency in Protecting Free
Expression Online
For years, Tunisians suffered in relative media silence as
the Ben Ali regime curtailed digital rights, blocking
websites and surveilling citizens. Then, thanks to the hard
work of Tunisian free expression advocates, censorship fell
along with the regime. However, now Tunisian courts have
become the next critical battleground in the ongoing effort
for a censorship-free Internet in Tunisia, with the Agence
Tunisienne d'Internet (Tunisian Internet Agency) caught in
the middle of implementing censorship orders and arguing in
support of free expression.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/eff-supports-tunisian-internet-agency-protecting

* Patent Reform Legislation Set to Become Law, But Will
Make Few Meaningful Changes
After many years and many failed attempts, patent reform
legislation is about to pass Congress and become law. The
good news: Washington, D.C. recognizes that the patent
system is in dire need of reform. The bad news: the new law
will do virtually nothing to fix many of the system's
fundamental problems.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/patent-reform-legislation-set-become-law-will-make

* EFF-Supported Bill Requiring Warrant for Cell Phone
Searches Passes CA Legislature, Goes to Gov. Brown
EFF is happy to report that SB 914, a California bill that
requires the police to obtain a search warrant before
searching a recent arrestee's cell phone, passed through
the state Senate and is now on its way to Governor Brown's
desk.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/eff-supported-bill-requiring-warrant-cell-phone

* SPEAKEASY: NYC
Current Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) members and
donors are invited to join Director for International
Freedom of Expression Jillian York and Senior Activist
Richard Esguerra at a secret location in New York City for
drinks on Sunday, September 11th. Both Jillian and Richard
will be speaking at the Open Video Conference that weekend
at New York Law School. Find out about our latest work in
intellectual property, online activism in the U.S. and
abroad, and EFF's continuing fight to defend your privacy.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/speakeasy-nyc

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miniLinks

~ Action! Sign the Washington Declaration on Intellectual
Property and the Public Interest
Over 180 experts from 32 countries and six continents came
together to help re-articulate the public interest
dimension in intellectual property law and policy. Now they
need your signature.
https://eff.org/r.5B4

~ Evidence Mounts Against Cisco Systems
Last week, an advocacy group submitted an amended complaint
in a case against Cisco Systems, alleging more evidence
that the U.S.-based company had customized its products to
help the Chinese government abuse human rights.
http://nyti.ms/qt8fl0

~ Pakistan Goes After Encryption Software
From The Guardian: the government of Pakistan orders ISPs
to snitch on users who rely on encryption technology to
browse web.
https://eff.org/r.3Bm

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Announcements

* "Global Democracy A Triumph for Social Networks?" -
M100 Sanssouci Colloquium International Media Conference
Jillian York, EFF's Director for International Freedom of
Expression, is participating in the seventh annual M100
conference. This year's conference will focus on the role
of social networks in connection with the revolutions in
Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.
Location: Potsdam, Germany
Date: September 8, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/08/global-democracy-triumph-social-networks-m100

* Ohio LinuxFest 2011
Meet EFF Membership Coordinator Aaron Jue at the ninth
annual Ohio LinuxFest to be held September 9-11, 2011 at
the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Hosting
authoritative speakers and a large expo, the Ohio LinuxFest
welcomes all Free and Open Source Software professionals,
enthusiasts, and everyone interested in learning more about
Free and Open Source Software.
Location: Columbus, OH
Date: September 9-11, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/09/ohio-linuxfest-2011

* Open Video Conference
EFF's Director of International Freedom of Expression,
Jillian York, will be the keynote speaker at this year's
OVC. Jillian will speak about the role of video in enabling
activists around the world along with the inherent risks
that it also creates.
Location: New York, NY
Date: September 10-12, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/10/open-video-conference

* SPEAKEASY: NYC
Current Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) members and
donors are invited to join Director for International
Freedom of Expression Jillian York and Senior Activist
Richard Esguerra at a secret location in New York City for
drinks on Sunday, September 11th.
Location: New York, NY
Date: September 12, 2011
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/09/speakeasy-nyc

* Humanities and Technology Association Conference
Bowie State University will host the third annual
Humanities and Technology Association Conference, which
will look at the impact of technology in society. EFF's
Director for International Freedom of Expression, Jillian
York, will be the keynote speaker for this event.
Location: Bowie, MD
Date: September 13-15, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/13/humanities-and-technology-association-conference

* Digital Dialogue: Post 9-11 Internet Security, Privacy
and Surveillance & the Attack on Our Civil Liberties
Join EFF Activism Director Rainey Reitman, Paromita Shah of
the National Immigration Project, and Imad Hamad of the
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee in a discussion
about the social, political, legal, and ethical
implications of increased online government and private
sector surveillance in the wake of the tenth anniversary of
9/11.
Location: Phonecast
Date: September 14, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/14/post-9-11-internet-security-privacy-and

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* Administrivia

EFFector is published by:
The Electronic Frontier Foundation
Shotwell Street
San Francisco CA 94110-1914 USA
+1 415 436 9333 +1 415 436 9333 (voice)
+1 415 436 9993 (fax)
https://www.eff.org/

Editor:
Rainey Reitman, Activist
rainey@eff.org

Membership & donation queries:
membership@eff.org

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Reproduction of this publication in electronic media is
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Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Sun Sep 04, 2011 8:18 am

Author: Bazza

Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 8:18 am

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 29 Monday August 29, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 584th issue:

* EFF Heads Back to Court to Fight Warrantless Wiretapping

More than five years ago, EFF filed the first lawsuit aimed
at stopping the government's illegal mass surveillance of
millions of ordinary Americans' private communications.
Whistleblower evidence combined with news reports and
Congressional admissions revealed that the National
Security Agency (NSA) was tapped into AT&T's domestic
network and databases, sweeping up Americans' emails,
phone calls and communications records in bulk and without
court approval. On August 31, 2011, the Ninth Circuit Court
of Appeals will hear a warrantless wiretapping
double-feature to decide whether EFF's two cases can
proceed. At stake will be whether the courts can consider
the legality and constitutionality of the National Security
Agency's mass interception of Americans' Internet
traffic, phone calls, and communications records.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/eff-s-warrantless-wiretapping-cases-back-court

* Why IP Addresses Alone Don't Identify Criminals

This spring, agents from Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) executed a search warrant at the home of
Nolan King and seized six computer hard drives in
connection with a criminal investigation. The warrant was
issued on the basis of an Internet Protocol (IP) address
that traced back to an account connected to Mr. King's
home, where he was operating a Tor exit relay. While we
think it's important to let the public know about this
unfortunate event, it doesn't change our belief that
running a Tor exit relay is legal. And it's worth
highlighting the fact that these unnecessary incidents are
avoidable. Law enforcement needs to understand that an IP
address doesn't automatically identify a criminal suspect.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/why-ip-addresses-alone-dont-identify-criminals

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EFF Updates

* Dangerous Cybercrime Treaty Pushes Surveillance and
Secrecy Worldwide
As part of an emerging international trend to try to
"civilize the Internet," one of the world's worst
Internet law treaties -- the highly controversial Council
of Europe (CoE) Convention on Cybercrime -- is back on the
agenda.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/cybercrime-treaty-pushes-surveillance-secrecy-worldwide

* Cisco and Abuses of Human Rights in China: Part 1
What responsibility do corporations have to consider human
rights when making business deals? Are companies that build
and market equipment for the purpose of surveilling and
censoring pro-democracy activists in authoritarian regimes
culpable when those activists are imprisoned or tortured?
Two cases are attempting to create legal precedent around
these issues.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/cisco-and-abuses-human-rights-china-part-1

* MP3tunes: A Victory for Music Lockers Is Good News for
Music Fans
When more than one customer individually uploads the same
file to an online file storage service, the service often
removes the extra unnecessary copies -- saving space
without affecting the user experience. A court recently
rules that this de-duplicating process "is precisely the
type of system routinely protected by the DMCA safe
harbor(s)." That's good news for music fans and for
companies coming up with new and better ways to give those
fans access to music they already own.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/mp3tunes-victory-music-lockers-is-good

* Poking More Holes in the First Sale Doctrine
The "first sale" principle is what allows the purchaser of
a copy of a book or CD or other copyrighted work to later
resell that copy to someone else without infringing the
copyright owner's distribution right. An unfortunate
court ruling concluded that the first sale doctrine applies
only to copies of works that are manufactured domestically,
and not to copies manufactured abroad.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/poking-more-holes-first-sale-doctrine

* SXSW 2012 Panels to Pick
Every year, the South by Southwest (SXSW) media festival
invites the Internet at large to contribute to the SXSW
schedule by voting on thousands of submitted panels. Check
out some choice panel proposals that address timely,
interesting technology and freedom issues, and that feature
EFF panelists and friends of EFF.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/sxsw-2012-panels-pick

* Members-Only Speakeasy: Seattle
Current EFF members and donors are invited to join Senior
Staff Attorneys Marcia Hofmann and Kurt Opsahl for drinks
at a secret Seattle location on Wednesday, August 31st, to
discuss that day's hearings on EFF's warrantless
wiretapping cases before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/members-only-speakeasy-seattle

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miniLinks

~ Torture in Bahrain Becomes Routine, Relying on Monitoring
Technology from Nokia Siemens
The use of Nokia Siemens technology for interrogation in
Bahrain illustrates how Western-produced surveillance
technology sold to one authoritarian government became an
investigative tool of choice to gather information about
political dissidents -- and silence them.
https://eff.org/r.4AD

~ Shop Worker Arrested for Selling Intentionally Fake Items
A worker at Fook On Sing Funeral Supplies in New York was
arrested on counterfeit charges for selling intentionally
false items designed to be burned as part of traditional
Chinese funeral practices.
https://eff.org/r.5AW

~ Take it easy, Don Henley
EFF board member Brad Templeton tells Don Henley of the
Eagles to Take it Easy when it comes to supporting the
Protect IP Act.
https://eff.org/r.5AZ

~ Troubling Brazilian Cybercrime Law Makes a Comeback
In 2008, public outcry defeated a cybercrime bill in Brazil
that would have limited freedom of expression and
threatened privacy online. Now the Brazilian Cybercrime
bill is back -- and we need your help to fight it.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/troubling-brazilian-cybercrime-law-makes-comeback

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Announcements

* Donate Airline Miles for Online Freedom of Expression
Friends: please donate airline miles so that we can send
Jillian York, EFF's Director for International Freedom of
Expression, to Tunisia to meet with officials at the
Tunisian Internet Agency, activists, bloggers, and other
stakeholders.
https://www.eff.org/helpout#travel

* SPEAKEASY: Burning Man
EFF is going to Burning Man! Join boardmembers John
Gilmore, John Perry Barlow, and Brad Templeton, staff
members Katitza Rodriguez and Peter Eckersley, and EFF
fellow Cory Doctorow as they explore bleeding-edge digital
rights issues.
Location: Black Rock City, NV
Date: August 31, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/08/31/speakeasy-burning-man

* "Global Democracy A Triumph for Social Networks?" -
M100 Sanssouci Colloquium International Media Conference
Jillian York, EFF's Director for International Freedom of
Expression, is participating in the seventh annual M100
conference. This year's conference will focus on the role
of social networks in connection with the revolutions in
Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.
Location: Potsdam, Germany
Date: September 8, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/08/global-democracy-triumph-social-networks-m100

* Ohio LinuxFest 2011
Meet EFF Membership Coordinator Aaron Jue at the ninth
annual Ohio LinuxFest to be held September 9-11, 2011 at
the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Hosting
authoritative speakers and a large expo, the Ohio LinuxFest
welcomes all Free and Open Source Software professionals,
enthusiasts, and everyone interested in learning more about
Free and Open Source Software.
Location: Columbus, OH
Date: September 9-11, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/09/ohio-linuxfest-2011

* Open Video Conference
EFF's Director of International Freedom of Expression,
Jillian York, will be the keynote speaker at this year's
OVC. Jillian will speak about the role of video in enabling
activists around the world along with the inherent risks
that it also creates.
Location: New York, NY
Date: September 10-12, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/10/open-video-conference

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* Administrivia

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Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:05 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:05 pm

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 28 Monday August 22, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 583rd issue:

* Want Public Safety? Don't Disable Cell Phones

In response to outrage over the temporary shutdown of cell
phone service in four San Francisco subway stations on
rumors of a planned protest, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
officials have repeatedly claimed their decision was
necessary to maintain public safety. BART spokesman Linton
Johnson has gone so far as to invent a new Constitutional
"right to safety" which trumps the First Amendment. As
it happens, we are in full agreement that BART has an
obligation to the safety of its passengers. We believe that
working cell phones throughout the BART system do not pose
a danger to riders; rather, they help to promote public
safety.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/want-public-safety-dont-disable-cell-phones

* Open WiFi and Liability for Copyright Infringement:
Setting the Record Straight

TorrentFreak ran two posts offering opposing views on
whether a person who runs an open wifi network can be held
liable when others use the network for copyright
infringement. The truth is that no court has ever found
that anyone is liable simply because another user of his or
her open wifi committed some legal wrong. Every day cafes,
airports, libraries, and individuals operate open wifi
router. The world gets a valuable public service, and the
open wifi providers are not liable.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/open-wifi-and-copyright-liability-setting-record

* EFF Calls for Release of Vietnamese Blogger Pham Minh
Hoang

In Vietnam, being an outspoken blogger can land you in
jail. Pham Minh Hoang, a university professor with dual
French and Vietnamese citizenship, was sentenced on August
10 to three years in prison and an additional three years
under house arrest, for trying to "overthrow the
government." EFF joins the French and U.S. governments,
Amnesty International, the Committee to Protect
Journalists, Reporters Without Borders and Viet Tan, in
condemning the sentence and urging the Vietnamese
government to release Pham Minh Hoang immediately.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/eff-calls-release-vietnamese-blogger-hoang

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EFF Updates

* Public Attention Keeps Threatened Blogger Safe in China
Dan Ward, attorney to pro-democracy activist and blogger Du
Daobin, noted the efficacy of EFF's campaign to spread
awareness about Cisco's responsibilities to stand up for
human rights: "[R]ecent events lead us to believe that the
safety of our clients in Du v. Cisco is dependent, in no
small part, on the fact that the world is watching."
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/public-attention-keep-threatened-bloggers-safe

* This Week in Internet Censorship
In Egypt, an activist and blogger is facing trial for a
tweet allegedly defaming the ruling Supreme Council of
Armed Forces, while the governments of Argentina and
Pakistan escalate censorship of the Internet.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/week-internet-censorship-egypt-argentina-pakistan

* Al-Jazeera Follows EFF's Whistleblower Recommendations
In June, EFF criticized two Wikileaks imitators, the
Al-Jazeera Transparency Unit (AJTU) and the Wall Street
Journal's Safehouse, because their terms of use offered
whistleblowers very little protection. On August 8, AJTU
published its revised terms, attempting to address our
concerns.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/al-jazeera-follows-effs-whistleblower

* British Prime Minister Does a 180 on Internet Censorship
After several days of destructive riots throughout the UK,
British Prime Minister David Cameron is practically
tripping over himself in his eagerness to sacrifice liberty
for security.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/british-prime-minister-does-180-internet

* You Make a Difference
EFF would like to thank all of the attendees at this year's
Black Hat USA, Security BSidesLV, and DEF CON conferences
in Las Vegas. We are humbled by the infosec community's
outpouring of generosity to sustain EFF's work defending
coders rights and upholding our freedoms online.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/you-make-a-difference

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miniLinks

~ Patent Pirates & the Duel with Android
EFF's Julie Samuels talks to Wireless Weekly about patents
trolls and the effects on small developers.
https://www.eff.org/r.4Ap

~ U.K. Riots, Possible Social Networking Blockage
EFF's Jillian York visits Bloomberg TV to discuss potential
social media censorship and freedom of expression issues in
the UK.
http://www.bloomberg.com/video/73859128/

~ The Blink-182 YouTube Film Festival You Didn't Know You
Entered
The new Blink-182 video is a montage of YouTube videos
created by fans using the group's music without permission.
https://eff.org/r.29T

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Announcements

* Tell Cisco: Stop Helping China Abuse Human Rights
Reports indicate that networking giant Cisco Systems, Inc.,
an American company based in Silicon Valley, has been
knowingly selling Internet surveillance and censorship
tools to the Chinese government for years. Tell them to
stand up for threatened activists like blogger Du Daobin
and stop helping China abuse human rights.
https://secure.eff.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=504

* SPEAKEASY: Burning Man
EFF is going to Burning Man! Join boardmembers John
Gilmore, John Perry Barlow, and Brad Templeton, staff
members Katitza Rodriguez and Peter Eckersley, and EFF
fellow Cory Doctorow as they explore bleeding-edge digital
rights issues.
Location: Black Rock City, NV
Date: August 31, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/08/31/speakeasy-burning-man

* Global Democracy A Triumph for Social Networks?" -
M100 Sanssouci Colloquium International Media Conference
Jillian York, EFF's Director for International Freedom of
Expression, is participating in the seventh annual M100
conference. This year's conference will focus on the role
of social networks in connection with the revolutions in
Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.
Location: Potsdam, Germany
Date: September 8, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/08/global-democracy-triumph-social-networks-m100

* Ohio LinuxFest 2011
Meet EFF Membership Coordinator Aaron Jue at the ninth
annual Ohio LinuxFest to be held September 9-11, 2011 at
the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown
Columbus. Hosting authoritative speakers and a large expo,
the Ohio LinuxFest welcomes all Free and Open Source
Software professionals, enthusiasts, and everyone
interested in learning more about Free and Open Source
Software.
Location: Columbus, OH
Date: September 9-11, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/09/ohio-linuxfest-2011

* Open Video Conference
EFF's Director of International Freedom of Expression,
Jillian York, will be the keynote speaker at this year's
OVC. Jillian will speak about the role of video in enabling
activists around the world along with the inherent risks
that it also creates.
Location: New York, NY
Date: September 10-12, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/09/10/open-video-conference

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* Administrivia

EFFector is published by:
The Electronic Frontier Foundation
Shotwell Street
San Francisco CA 94110-1914 USA
+1 415 436 9333 (voice)
+1 415 436 9993 (fax)
https://www.eff.org/

Editor:
Rainey Reitman, Activist
rainey@eff.org

Membership & donation queries:
membership@eff.org

General EFF, legal, policy, or online resources queries:
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Reproduction of this publication in electronic media is
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the views of EFF. To reproduce signed articles
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Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:11 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:11 pm

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 27 Wednesday August 10, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 582nd issue:

* Cisco, Help Curb Censorship & Surveillance in China

Du Daobin, a dissident writer in China, was detained and
interrogated by the Chinese government after he and other
pro-democracy activists filed a lawsuit against Cisco
Systems alleging "knowing and willful aiding and abetting
of the Chinese government's harassment, arrest, and torture
of Chinese political activists." Mr. Du and the other
plaintiffs are in danger of imprisonment and torture
-- please challenge Cisco to use its influence to
safeguard Mr. Du and others like him who would speak out
against political repression. Sign our petition now.

Read more:
https://secure.eff.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserActionid=504

* Encrypt the Web with HTTPS Everywhere

EFF, in collaboration with the Tor Project, has launched an
official 1.0 version of HTTPS Everywhere, a tool for the
Firefox web browser that helps secure web browsing by
encrypting connections to more than 1,000 websites. HTTPS
protects against numerous Internet security and privacy
problems, including the search hijacking on U.S. networks
that was revealed by an article published in New Scientist
magazine. The article documents how a company called
Paxfire has been intercepting and altering search traffic
on a number of ISPs' networks.

Download HTTPS Everywhere for Firefox:
https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/press/archives/2011/08/04

* Randi Zuckerberg Runs in the Wrong Direction on
Pseudonymity Online

Facebook's (former) Marketing Director Randi Zuckerberg
said on a panel discussion about social media that: "I
think anonymity on the Internet has to go away. People
behave a lot better when they have their real names down."
Zuckerberg's so-called civility argument contends that if
you allow people to speak anonymously online, they will act
worse than if they use their names. This argument willfully
ignores the many voices that are silenced by such policies:
activists living under authoritarian regimes,
whistleblowers, victims of violence, and many others.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/randi-zuckerberg-runs-wrong-direction-pseudonymity

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EFF Updates

* Widespread Hijacking of Search Traffic in the United
States
Earlier this year, two research papers reported the
observation of strange phenomena in the Domain Name System
(DNS) at several U.S. ISPs. On these ISPs' networks, some
or all traffic to major search engines, including Bing,
Yahoo! and (sometimes) Google is being directed to
mysterious third party proxies. A report in New Scientist
documents that the traffic is being rerouted through a
company called Paxfire. Here's our analysis.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/widespread-search-hijacking-in-the-us

* Mexican Newspaper Uncovers Systemic Monitoring Plans of
Public Online Sources
The Mexican newspaper El Milenio, using information
received through a Freedom of Information Act, reported on
a U.S. Department of Homeland Security initiative to
monitor social media sites, blogs, and forums throughout
the world.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/mexican-newspaper-uncovers-systemic-monitoring

* Website Blocking - Off The Table in the UK (For Now)
In countries across the world, IP rightholders are pushing
website blocking as the latest weapon against online
copyright infringement. But we're glad to see the UK
government's announcement that it will not go forward
with a highly controversial website blocking regime - at
least for the time being.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/website-blocking-table-uk-least-now

* Developers and Fans Benefit From Humble Indie Bundle
Pay-What-You-Want Model
Founders of the Humble Indie Bundle discovered that the
combination of empowering fans and offering desirable
features is incentive enough for people to donate
substantial amounts of money for something they could
receive for cheap (or acquire elsewhere for free).
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/developers-and-fans-benefit-humble-indie-bundle

* Spanish Court Rules That Linking to Potential Copyright
Infringing Material Is Not Copyright Infringement
A recent decision of the influential Court of Appeals of
Barcelona has clarified that merely providing a link on a
website is not "making available" content, and does not
infringe copyright.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/spanish-court-rules-linking-potential-copyright

* Court Refuses to Return Seized Domain Name, Claims
Shutting Down Speech Doesn't Cause a Substantial Hardship
In a cursory opinion, a federal judge has ruled that the
government does not have to return a domain name seized by
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, because its seizure
did not create a substantial hardship. This ruling is
profoundly disappointing, and certainly doesn't bode well
for those whose websites might be targeted under the
PROTECT-IP Act now pending in Congress.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/court-refuses-give-seized-domain-name-back-claims

* EFF Backs Another Blogger Fighting Off Baseless
Righthaven Lawsuit
EFF filed an amicus brief in support of a defendant Leland
Wolf, a blogger sued by Righthaven for a parody of a photo
printed in the Denver Post documenting a TSA agent
performing a pat-down search.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/eff-backs-another-blogger-fighting-baseless

* Mass Copyright Litigation: Another Court Gets It Right
In a major blow to one of the most pernicious copyright
trolls now operating, the US Copyright Group, federal judge
Robert Wilkins of the District of Columbia has effectively
dismissed thousands of Doe defendants due to lack of
jurisdiction.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/expendables-mass-copyright-litigation-another

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miniLinks

~ Line Noise: Electronic Device Search and Seizure
Whether law enforcement wants to search your home computer,
tries to browse through your smart phone at a traffic stop,
or seeks to thumb through your camera at customs, you
should know your rights. Listen to our discussion on this
edition of the EFF podcast.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/08/line-noise-electronic-device-search-and-seizure

~ Senate Panel Votes to Extend Surveillance Law
The Senate Intelligence Committee has voted to extend a
wide-ranging surveillance law, but thankfully Sen. Ron
Wyden says he will block the measure unless the public is
told more about the law's impact on people living in the
United States.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hMme_Csz2MhqEf5YT5fGvWrLW0xA?docId=a8e634f0f45f44918bf683c97eb5dbea

~ California Court of Appeals Rules DNA Collection from
Arrestees is Unconstitutional
Striking down a 2004 voter-enacted provision, the Court of
Appeals found that DNA collection from arrestees violates
the Fourth Amendment provisions against unreasonable search
and seizure.
http://jurist.org/paperchase/2011/08/california-appeals-courts-strikes-down-law-requiring-dna-sample-from-arrestees.php

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Announcements

* International Outreach Coordinator
EFF International Team is seeking a coordinator with strong
writing and interpersonal skills to help support our work
advocating for international freedom of expression,
privacy, digital consumer rights, and innovation.
https://www.eff.org/about/opportunities/international-outreach-coordinator

* Chaos Communication Camp 2011
Join EFF Senior Staff Technologist Seth Schoen at this
year's Chaos Communication Camp. The camp is an
international hacker's camp that takes place every four
years. Speeches are held in large tents and are conducted
in both English and German.
Location: Finowfurt, Germany
Date: August 10-14, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/07/08/chaos-communication-camp-2011

* Global Congress on Intellectual Property and the Public
Interest
Corynne McSherry, Intellectual Property Director, will be
on the panel Enforcement, the Internet (New Forums and
Technologies) at the Global Congress on Intellectual
Property and the Public Interest.
Location: Washington, DC
Date: August 25-27, 2011
http://infojustice.org/public-events/global-congress

* 20th USENIX Security Symposium
EFF Senior Staff Technologist Peter Eckersley will speak on
"The (Decentralized) SSL Observatory" at USENIX Security
'11, a conference bringing together researchers,
practitioners, system administrators, system programmers,
and others.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Date: August 12, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/08/08/20th-usenix-security-symposium

* EFF at Bioneers: "The New Media Revolution and Political
Expression"
Join the EFF's Director for International Freedom of
Expression, along with journalist Nora Barrows-Friedman for
a panel discussion (moderated by Mother Jones' Steve Katz)
on the use of new media to fight political repression.
Location: San Rafael, CA
Date: October 14, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/14/eff-bioneers-new-media-revolution-and-political

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* Administrivia

EFFector is published by:
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Shotwell Street
San Francisco CA 94110-1914 USA
+1 415 436 9333 (voice)
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Editor:
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rainey@eff.org

Membership & donation queries:
membership@eff.org

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Reproduction of this publication in electronic media is
encouraged. Signed articles do not necessarily represent
the views of EFF. To reproduce signed articles
individually, please contact the authors for their
express permission.

Press releases and EFF announcements & articles may be
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Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:29 am

Author: Bazza

Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:29 am

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 26 Monday August 1, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 581st issue:

* A Case for Pseudonyms

Pseudonymous speech has played a critical role throughout
history -- from the literary efforts of George Eliot and
Mark Twain to the explicitly political advocacy of Publius
in the Federalist Papers. Now a new debate around
pseudonymity on online platforms has arisen as a result of
the identification policy of Google+, which requires users
to identify by "the name your friends, family, or
co-workers usually call you". While companies like Google
and Facebook are within their rights to create policies as
they see fit for their services, a shift toward crafting
policies requiring "real" names will have a chilling effect
on online free expression.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/case-pseudonyms

* House Committee Approves Bill Mandating That Internet
Companies Spy on Their Users

The House Judiciary Committee voted 19 to 10 to recommend
passage of a mandatory data retention bill that would
require your Internet service providers to retain 12
months' worth of personal information that could be used to
identify what web sites you visit and what content you post
online. In a letter to the Committee, EFF and 29 other
civil liberties and consumer privacy groups condemned the
bill as a "direct assault on the privacy of Internet
users." Unfortunately, this invasive bill could be brought
to a floor vote as early as this week.
Please help us defeat this legislation by contacting your
Representative today:
https://secure.eff.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=497

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/house-committee-approves-bill-mandating-internet

* Forced DNA Collection Without Search Warrant Violates
Privacy Rights

The forced collection of DNA samples from arrestees without
search warrants violates their Fourth Amendment right to
privacy, EFF told a federal appeals court in an amicus
brief. A federal law mandates DNA collection as a condition
for bail for people who have been arrested for felonies.
EFF argued that this collection and storage is
unconstitutional, violating the Fourth Amendment
prohibition on baseless search and seizure of private
information.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/press/archives/2011/07/26

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EFF Updates

* The Humble Indie Bundle: Epic Win for Creators,
Customers, and Digital Civil Liberties
The ground-breaking Humble Indie Bundle asks customers to
pay whatever price they want for five DRM-free games, and
then gives customers the option of distributing their
donation among the developers, promoters, EFF, and the
Child's Play charity. Since first naming EFF as a
non-profit beneficiary in 2010, the smart and savvy folks
at Humble Bundle have rallied freedom-minded gamers
throughout the world to donate over half a million dollars
for the defense of digital civil liberties. Last year,
donations from Humble Indie Bundles made up 14% of EFF's
total revenue -- and they just launched the newest bundle
of five cross-platform games.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/humble-indie-bundle-epic-win-creators-customers

* The Politics of Surveillance: The Erosion of Privacy in
Latin America
While most Latin American countries have
democratically-elected governments, many still fail to
respect human rights, including the right to privacy.
Although privacy violations vary from country to country,
and the full extent of government surveillance in the
region remains largely unknown, newly disclosed data
gathering programs hint at the architecture of surveillance
lying beneath the surface of ostensibly democratic
societies.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/politics-surveillance-erosion-privacy-latin-america

* Vague Anti-Stalking Law Threatens Protected Speech Online
EFF filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging a federal
court to block the government's use of the federal
anti-stalking law to prosecute a man for posting criticism
of a public figure to Twitter.
https://www.eff.org/press/archives/2011/07/29

* ENCRYPTION SAVES
Say hello to EFF's second, limited-edition, DEF CON
membership t-shirt! Only 340 premium-level donors who
attend this year's DEF CON 19 in Las Vegas will be able to
get these new "ENCRYPTION SAVES" shirts, specially designed
by Joe Alterio of the creative charity Robots & Monsters.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/encryption-saves

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miniLinks

~ Ad Companies Claim that Online Tracking is Anonymous.
It's Not.
Ad networks and tracking companies regularly argue that
online tracking is anonymous. But researchers at Stanford
show that clickstreams -- browsing histories that
companies collect -- are not anonymous at all; rather,
they are pseudonymous. This term is reflective of the fact
that at any point after the data has been collected, the
tracking company might try to attach an identity to the
pseudonym (unique ID) that your data is labeled with.
http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/node/6701

~ TV Networks Grow Tired of Pretty Face, Decide to Cut Off
Nose
Public Knowledge discusses recent restrictions in content
available on Hulu, showing that TV studios aren't learning
much from the music industry's mistakes.
http://www.publicknowledge.org/blog/tv-networks-grow-tired-pretty-face-decide-cut

~ Pakistan Escalates Internet Censorship
EFF's Jillian York argues that censorship of political
content has no place in Pakistan's democracy, which
guarantees freedom of expression.
http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/opinion/2011/07/2011725111310589912.html

~ Senate Committee Considering Reauthorization of Spying
Bill
Though the FISA Amendments Act spying bill is set to expire
in 2012, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence may
attempt to ram through an early reauthorization in short
order as a part of a broader intelligence funding bill.
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/07/secret-senate-dragnet/

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Announcements

* Intake Coordinator
EFF is seeking an organized, empathetic, analytical person
with excellent communication skills to support the Legal
team as Intake Coordinator. The intake coordinator is the
first point of access for legal assistance and information
for the public.
https://www.eff.org/about/opportunities/legal-intake-coordinator

* Black Hat Technical Security Conference: USA 2011
Meet attorneys from EFF at Black Hat! EFF supporters can
enter code E9Fs7fa to receive a 20% discount off Black Hat
USA 2011 briefings.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Date: July 30 - August 4, 20111
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/07/30/black-hat-technical-security-conference-usa-2011

* EFF at DEFCON 19
DEFCON is the world's largest annual hacker convention,
held each year in Las Vegas, Nevada. EFF will be there
again this year! Our staff members always have interesting
presentations, talks, and panel discussions, and this year
will be no exception!
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Date: August 4-7, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/08/04/eff-defcon-19

* 20th USENIX Security Symposium
Join EFF at the 20th USENIX Security Symposium, which
brings together researchers, practitioners, system
administrators, system programmers, and others interested
in the latest advances in the security of computer systems
and networks.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Date: August 8-12, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/08/08/20th-usenix-security-symposium

* Chaos Communication Camp 2011
Join EFF Senior Staff Technologist Seth Schoen at this
year's Chaos Communication Camp. The camp is an
international hacker's camp that takes place every four
years. Speeches are held in large tents and are conducted
in both English and German.
Location: Finowfurt, Germany
Date: August 10-14, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/07/08/chaos-communication-camp-2011

* EFF at Bioneers: "The New Media Revolution and Political
Expression"
Join the EFF's Director for International Freedom of
Expression, along with journalist Nora Barrows-Friedman for
a panel discussion (moderated by Mother Jones' Steve Katz)
on the use of new media to fight political repression.
Location: San Rafael, CA
Date: October 14, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/10/14/eff-bioneers-new-media-revolution-and-political

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Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:34 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:34 pm

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 25 Monday July 25, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 580th issue:

* Don't Let Congress Order Internet Companies to Spy on You

The U.S. House of Representatives is currently considering
H.R. 1981, a bill that would order all of our online
service providers to keep new logs about our online
activities to help the government identify the web sites we
visit and the content we post online. This sweeping new
"mandatory data retention" proposal treats every Internet
user like a potential criminal and represents a clear and
present danger to the online free speech and privacy rights
of millions of innocent Americans. Act now and tell your
Representative to oppose this dangerous bill, before this
week's critical vote!

Read more:
http://action.eff.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&id=497

* Fragmenting the Internet Is Not a Security Solution

In light of the recent spate of high-profile hacking
campaigns, NextGov.com reports that parts of the U.S.
government are advocating for a separate, "secure"
Internet. The idea calls for segmenting "critical" networks
(not yet fully defined, but presumably including
infrastructure and financial systems) and applying
additional security mechanisms to these networks. The
trouble is that this ".secure" Internet doesn't make much
technical or economic sense: the security mechanisms are
simply not powerful or cost-effective enough to warrant
re-engineering an Internet.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/fragmenting-internet-not-security-solution

* Patent Trolls Drive App Developers from U.S. Market

Platforms such as iOS and Android allow small software
developers the ability to widely distribute their work,
which is good for both developers and consumers. This has
created a robust new economy of mobile apps. But just as
these developers were finding new audiences, patent trolls
started sending cease-and-desist letters demanding license
fees and even suing app developers. Not surprisingly, we're
now seeing reports of software developers pulling their
apps out of U.S. app stores. This provides yet more
evidence that the patent system, which is intended to
promote innovation, is being used to hurt creators.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/patent-trolls-drive-app-developers-u-s-market

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EFF Updates

* EFF Campaign Increases the Number of Tor Relays by 13.4%
Tor is software that individuals can use to mask their IP
addresses and proxy out to uncensored networks, helping
them dodge network surveillance and elude online
censorship. But Tor isn't merely software it's also
a network of volunteer computers, each donating bandwidth
and acting as a router so that people can bounce their
requests through the network. On May 31st, we launched a
campaign with the goal of starting 100 new Tor relays.
Thanks to the contributions of supporters around the world
we're now finishing our campaign with 549 new relays.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/eff-campaign-increases-number-tor-relays-13-4

* The "Graduated Response" Deal: What if Users Had Been
At the Table?
Several major Internet access providers struck a deal with
big content providers to help them police online
infringement, educate allegedly infringing subscribers and,
if subscribers resist such education, take various steps
including restricting their Internet access. But the
memorandum of understanding they've developed fails to
consider the needs of Internet subscribers and fails to do
anything substantial to help artists get paid for their
work.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/graduated-response-deal-what-if-users-had-been

* Righthaven Ordered to Pay $5,000 in Sanctions for Its
Misrepresentations to Court
A federal court in Las Vegas ordered the notorious
copyright troll Righthaven to pay $5,000 in sanctions and
to file the court transcript containing its admonishment in
hundreds of other copyright cases. EFF represents
Democratic Underground in this case.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/righthaven-order-pay-5-000-sanctions-its

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miniLinks

~ Activist Indicted for Alleged Computer Crimes
Aaron Swartz, activist and co-founder of Demand Progress,
was arrested and indicted in relation to allegedly
downloading millions of documents from the academic archive
JSTOR.
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/07/reddit-founder-arrested-for-excessive-jstor-downloads.ars

~ Kickstarter Succcessfully Funds Over 10,000 Projects
The online platform Kickstarter.com is celebrating its
10,000th successfully-funded project - and over 3,000 of
them are music-related.
http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/071911kickstarter

~ Patent Troll Lodsys Sues Rovio Over Angry Birds
Lodsys has sued several small and large mobile developers
claiming they are infringing on patents it owns that cover
in-app purchasing methods, among other things. The newest
target: Rovio, best known for the game Angry Birds.
http://moconews.net/article/419-lodsys-flips-bird-at-rovio-ea-with-new-patent-lawsuits/

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Announcements

* EFF Seeks Activist
EFF is looking for a full-time activist to fight for free
speech, innovation, and privacy.
https://www.eff.org/about/opportunities/activist

* OSCON - O'Reilly's Open Source Convention
EFF is in the OSCON Dot Org Pavillion at booth 916! Stop by
to say hello and learn about our latest work. You can even
take advantage of event-only offers and sign up as a member
on the spot!
Location: Portland, OR
Date: July 25-29, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/07/25/oscon-open-source-convention

* The 11th Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium (PETS
2011)
EFF Senior Staff Attorney Marcia Hofmann joins a panel with
Chris Soghoian, Roger Dingledine, Damon McCoy, and Caspar
Bowden discussing The Ethics of Research on Tor Users at
PETS 2011.
Location: Waterloo, Canada
Date: July 27-29, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/07/27/11th-privacy-enhancing-technologies-symposium-pets

* Black Hat Technical Security Conference: USA 2011
Meet attorneys from EFF at Black Hat! EFF supporters can
enter code E9Fs7fa to receive a 20% discount off Black Hat
USA 2011 briefings.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Date: July 30 - August 4, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/07/30/black-hat-technical-security-conference-usa-2011

* EFF at DEFCON 19
DEFCON is the world's largest annual hacker convention,
held each year in Las Vegas, Nevada. EFF will be there
again this year! Our staff members always have interesting
presentations, talks, and panel discussions, and this year
will be no exception!
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Date: August 4-7, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/08/04/eff-defcon-19

* 20th USENIX Security Symposium
Join EFF at the 20th USENIX Security Symposium, which
brings together researchers, practitioners, system
administrators, system programmers, and others interested
in the latest advances in the security of computer systems
and networks.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Date: August 8-12, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/08/08/20th-usenix-security-symposium

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* Administrivia

EFFector is published by:
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Shotwell Street
San Francisco CA 94110-1914 USA
+1 415 436 9333 (voice)
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https://www.eff.org/

Editor:
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rainey@eff.org

Membership & donation queries:
membership@eff.org

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Reproduction of this publication in electronic media is
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Re: EFF postings...

Bazza — Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:26 am

Author: Bazza

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:26 am

EFFector Vol. 24, No. 24 July 19, 2011 editor@eff.org

A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
ISSN 1062-9424

effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
desired change.

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In our 579th issue:

* Oppose Congress' Criminal Streaming Bill

The bill recently approved by the Senate Judiciary
Committee is a reckless attempt to attack online streaming
by focusing on the "unlawful public performance" area of
copyright law. By increasing the criminal penalties for
certain online public performances, the bill will impose a
chilling effect around the posting and creation of online
video. Moreover, it will hamper the pace of innovation as
users, websites, and investors cope with the uncertainty of
running afoul of one of the more vague sections of
copyright law. If you're in the US, act now and tell your
Senators to oppose this shortsighted bill!

Read more:
https://secure.eff.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&id=491

* Prosecutors Demand Laptop Password in Violation of Fifth
Amendment

EFF has urged a federal court to block the government's
attempt to force a woman to enter a password into an
encrypted laptop. During the investigation, the government
seized the device from the home she shares with her family,
and then asked the court to compel the woman to type the
password into the computer or turn over a decrypted version
of her data. But EFF told the court that the demand is
unconstitutional, violating her Fifth Amendment privilege
against self-incrimination.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/press/archives/2011/07/08

* EFF to Obama Administration: Syrians Deserve Access to
Communications and Information Tools

Citizens seeking freedom in Syria are relying on digital
tools to organize and communicate—so much so that the
Syrian government temporarily shut off Internet access. Yet
while the U.S. Treasury Department amended trade
restrictions on personal communications tools in the case
of Iran, Sudan, and Cuba, it remains silent about Syria.
This must change. It's time for the Obama administration to
make clear that the U.S. government will not block Syrians'
access to the digital communication and information tools
they need to help them build a more free society.

Read more:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/eff-u-s-treasury-and-commerce-time-clarify-u-s

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EFF Updates

* Content Industry and ISPs Announce "Copyright Alert
System"
A coalition of content industry players and ISPs recently
announced a "six-strikes" effort that gives warnings,
notices, and penalties to users thought to be involved in
unauthorized copying. But the PR materials put out by the
group are more telling for what they don't say than what
they do.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/content-industry-and-isps-announce-common

* EFF Urges Microsoft and Cisco to Reconsider China
Two major American companies -- Microsoft and Cisco --
appear to be choosing to become little tech helpers to
China's repressive regime, rather than choosing to be a
force for good. The decisions to favor the Chinese
government over its own people are wrong, and we urge both
companies to reconsider.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/eff-urges-microsoft-and-cisco-to-reconsider-china

* EFF Urges Senators to Recognize Need for Updated Privacy
Laws
EFF and other public interest groups have responded to
concerns about the impact of privacy regulations on
businesses, explaining to prominent Senators that helping
consumers feel confident in their privacy will encourage
greater participation and innovation in the online economy.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/eff-urges-senators-recognize-need-updated-privacy

* It's Back: WIPO Broadcasting Treaty Returns From The
Grave
EFF has long opposed the WIPO Broadcasting Treaty, which
would harm consumers, citizen journalists, and the free
flow of information on the Internet by giving broadcasters
an additional, copyright-like layer of rights on content
they transmit. After a long period of hibernation, the
treaty has returned, threatening to create new rules that
will stifle the distribution of information on the
Internet.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/its-back-wipo-broadcasting-treaty-returns-grave

* Spotify's U.S. Launch Highlights the Good, the Bad, and
the Promise of Subscription-Based Music Services
Spotify is a music service (like Rhapsody, Rdio, or Mog)
that allows users to stream unlimited music from multiple
devices, make and keep playlists, and store music on mobile
devices. EFF is glad to see more choices for music fans --
and hopefully more ways for artists to be paid -- but there
are still concerns, like users' rights to port their data.
Because streaming customers generally do not "own" their
music, they cannot take it with them. We urge these new
content companies to continue innovating for the user with
better tools, more data portability, and smoother
interoperability.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/spotifys-u-s-launch-highlights-good-bad-and

* The FBI's Next Generation Identification: Bigger and
Faster but Much Worse for Privacy
The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) and several
other organizations released documents from a FOIA lawsuit
that expose the concerted efforts of the FBI and DHS to
build "Next Generation Identification" -- a massive
database of personal and biometric information. Despite
promises from the agencies, the government's continuing
efforts to collect, store, and track the biometric data for
so many Americans and foreigners cannot bode well for a
society that values privacy.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/fbis-next-generation-identification-database

* In Patent Reform Legislation, Congress Starts to Slowly
Chip Away at Business Method Patents
The patent reform legislation that continues to snake its
way through Congress makes one thing clear: many in
Washington don't like business method patents. But now
that the House and Senate have each passed their own
version of the bill, the two will need to be reconciled.
The big issue standing in the way is whether the Patent
Office will be allowed to keep the additional fees it
brings in that exceed its budget (as in the Senate bill),
or whether Congress can use that money to fund other
government programs (as in the House bill).
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/patent-reform-legislation-congress-starts-slowly

* EFF Asks Indiana Court to Protect Anonymity of Indy Star
Commenter
EFF and five news organizations urged an Indiana appeals
court to block a subpoena seeking to expose the identity of
an anonymous speaker who posted a comment on the
Indianapolis Star's website.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/eff-asks-indiana-court-protect-anonymous

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miniLinks

~ The "Know Your Rights" Comic Strip!
An illustrated reminder to "Know Your Rights" when it comes
to digital search and seizure.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/computer-search-and-seizure-three-panel-cartoon

~ Crypto Didn't Hurt Law Enforcement
Despite dire predictions to the contrary, the open
availability of cryptography has done little to hinder law
enforcement's ability to conduct investigations.
http://www.crypto.com/blog/wiretap2010

~ Nina Paley Protests Bogus Takedown in Germany
Paley's film "Sita Sings the Blues" was unavailable on
YouTube in Germany, even though she paid for -- and
possesses -- worldwide rights to the music in contention.
("Sita Sings the Blues" has since been restored, largely
thanks to the buzz generated by Paley's protest video.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpTPTQ3e0Jg

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Announcements

* Speak With EFF Attorneys About Your Security Research for
Black Hat
If you have concerns about security research you plan to
present in Las Vegas during Black Hat please contact us by
Friday, July 22. If we can't assist you, we'll make every
effort to put you in touch with an attorney who can.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/07/speak-eff-attorneys-las-vegas-security-research

* EFF Seeks Activist
EFF is looking for a full-time activist to fight for free
speech, innovation, and privacy.
https://www.eff.org/about/opportunities/activist

* OSCON - O'Reilly's Open Source Convention
EFF is in the OSCON Dot Org Pavillion at booth 916! Stop by
to say hello and learn about our latest work. You can even
take advantage of event-only offers and sign up as a member
on the spot!
Location: Portland, OR
Date: July 25-29, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/07/25/oscon-open-source-convention

* Black Hat Technical Security Conference: USA 2011
Meet attorneys from EFF at Black Hat! EFF supporters can
enter code E9Fs7fa to receive a 20% discount off Black Hat
USA 2011 briefings.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Date: July 30 - August 4, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/07/30/black-hat-technical-security-conference-usa-2011

* EFF at DEFCON 19
DEFCON is the world's largest annual hacker convention,
held each year in Las Vegas, Nevada. EFF will be there
again this year! Our staff members always have interesting
presentations, talks, and panel discussions, and this year
will be no exception!
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Date: August 4-7, 2011
https://www.eff.org/calendar/2011/08/04/eff-defcon-19

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* Administrivia

EFFector is published by:
The Electronic Frontier Foundation
Shotwell Street
San Francisco CA 94110-1914 USA
+1 415 436 9333 (voice)
+1 415 436 9993 (fax)
https://www.eff.org/

Editor:
Rainey Reitman, Activist
rainey@eff.org

Membership & donation queries:
membership@eff.org

General EFF, legal, policy, or online resources queries:
information@eff.org

Reproduction of this publication in electronic media is
encouraged. Signed articles do not necessarily represent
the views of EFF. To reproduce signed articles
individually, please contact the authors for their
express permission.

Press releases and EFF announcements & articles may be
reproduced individually at will.

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https://www.eff.org/effector/