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Infotech & Telecom News
The Heartland Institute's national monthly outreach publication for advocates of less government interference in, and more market-driven approaches to, information technology and telecom policy.
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June 2009
2009 June InfoTech & Telecom News: Cybersecurity Bill Would Empower Federal Government
The June 2009 issue of InfoTech & Telecom News describes efforts by two U.S. senators to give the federal government broad new powers to set and enforce ... (read more)
The June 2009 issue of InfoTech & Telecom News describes efforts by two U.S. senators to give the federal government broad new powers to set and enforce ... (read more)
Analysis: Special Access Regulation Won’t Produce Investment, Jobs
In the current recession, policymakers should be pursing policies to promote investment and jobs, but competitive local exchange carriers and others have ... (read more)
In the current recession, policymakers should be pursing policies to promote investment and jobs, but competitive local exchange carriers and others have ... (read more)
Anonymous Online Comments Case Reaches Illinois Court
A coalition of news organizations is asking the Third District Appellate Court of Illinois to preserve the right to comment anonymously online.The controversy ... (read more)
A coalition of news organizations is asking the Third District Appellate Court of Illinois to preserve the right to comment anonymously online.The controversy ... (read more)
Bill Would Give President Broad Powers to Control Internet
Two U.S. senators are pushing a dramatic escalation of defenses against cyberattacks, crafting proposals to empower the government to set and enforce security ... (read more)
Two U.S. senators are pushing a dramatic escalation of defenses against cyberattacks, crafting proposals to empower the government to set and enforce security ... (read more)
California Bill Would Require More Detailed Data-Breach Disclosures
A bill introduced in the California State Senate would require companies doing business in the state to provide consumers and state authorities with more ... (read more)
A bill introduced in the California State Senate would require companies doing business in the state to provide consumers and state authorities with more ... (read more)
California to Regulate Semiconductor Plants’ CO2 Emissions
A new mandate by the California Air Resources Board singles out the state’s semiconductor plants, implementing rules aimed at cutting greenhouse gas ... (read more)
A new mandate by the California Air Resources Board singles out the state’s semiconductor plants, implementing rules aimed at cutting greenhouse gas ... (read more)
Comcast Sues to Stop Broadband Reseller
Comcast of Eastern Shore LLC has filed suit against a Gambrills, Maryland-based provider of wireless Internet service to condos and timeshares, accusing ... (read more)
Comcast of Eastern Shore LLC has filed suit against a Gambrills, Maryland-based provider of wireless Internet service to condos and timeshares, accusing ... (read more)
Illinois Social Networking Bill Targets Minors
A member of the Illinois House of Representatives has introduced a bill to require social networking sites such as Facebook or MySpace to obtain parental ... (read more)
A member of the Illinois House of Representatives has introduced a bill to require social networking sites such as Facebook or MySpace to obtain parental ... (read more)
iPhone 'Jailbreaking' Sparks Regulatory Battle
A regulatory fight is brewing with Apple Inc. facing off against third-party software developers and consumers. At issue is whether users may modify the ... (read more)
A regulatory fight is brewing with Apple Inc. facing off against third-party software developers and consumers. At issue is whether users may modify the ... (read more)
Kentucky Can’t Seize Gambling Sites, Court Rules
The fate of online gambling in Kentucky comes to a head in June, when the state supreme court is scheduled to rule whether Gov. Steve Beshear’s (D) ... (read more)
The fate of online gambling in Kentucky comes to a head in June, when the state supreme court is scheduled to rule whether Gov. Steve Beshear’s (D) ... (read more)
Kerry Calls for Increased Federal Role in Telecom
Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) told cable executives at the annual convention of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association he will promote a doubling ... (read more)
Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) told cable executives at the annual convention of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association he will promote a doubling ... (read more)
Mississippi Bans Red Light Cameras
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R) has signed a bill banning the use of automated cameras that take pictures of drivers who run red lights.All red light ... (read more)
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R) has signed a bill banning the use of automated cameras that take pictures of drivers who run red lights.All red light ... (read more)
Net Neutrality Advocates Push to Add Mandate to Stimulus
As the government prepares to set rules for doling out $7.2 billion in federal broadband spending, public interest groups are pressing to have providers ... (read more)
As the government prepares to set rules for doling out $7.2 billion in federal broadband spending, public interest groups are pressing to have providers ... (read more)
Net Neutrality Bill on Comeback Trail?
The Democratic majority in Congress has a lot on its plate this year, dealing with the Obama administration’s ambitious domestic agenda. But ensconcing ... (read more)
The Democratic majority in Congress has a lot on its plate this year, dealing with the Obama administration’s ambitious domestic agenda. But ensconcing ... (read more)
New Jersey Bill Requires Self-Censorship of Social Networking Sites
The New Jersey legislature is considering a bill that would require Facebook, MySpace, and other social networking sites to find and remove offensive material.The ... (read more)
The New Jersey legislature is considering a bill that would require Facebook, MySpace, and other social networking sites to find and remove offensive material.The ... (read more)
Obama, Democrats Eye Steep Hike in Wireless Spectrum License Fees
President Barack Obama is calling for high spectrum license fees on wireless technology firms in his record $3.9 trillion budget, reviving a proposal that ... (read more)
President Barack Obama is calling for high spectrum license fees on wireless technology firms in his record $3.9 trillion budget, reviving a proposal that ... (read more)
Pennsylvania Considers Sin Tax on Some Video Games
Pennsylvania lawmakers are pondering whether to add violent video games to the list of products subject to state “sin taxes.”The great majority ... (read more)
Pennsylvania lawmakers are pondering whether to add violent video games to the list of products subject to state “sin taxes.”The great majority ... (read more)
Proprietors of 'Pirate Bay' Convicted of Copyright Violations
A Swedish court sentenced the four proprietors of The Pirate Bay, one of the most popular file-sharing Web sites in the world, to a year in jail and a fine ... (read more)
A Swedish court sentenced the four proprietors of The Pirate Bay, one of the most popular file-sharing Web sites in the world, to a year in jail and a fine ... (read more)
Satellite Radio Racial Set-Asides Under Fire
The Federal Communications Commission has extended the deadline of its mandate requiring Sirius XM satellite radio to lease part of its spectrum to minority ... (read more)
The Federal Communications Commission has extended the deadline of its mandate requiring Sirius XM satellite radio to lease part of its spectrum to minority ... (read more)
Shut Down Google Docs, Advocacy Group Tells FTC
The Electronic Privacy Information Center is calling for a federal government investigation of Google’s privacy safeguards. The group is reacting ... (read more)
The Electronic Privacy Information Center is calling for a federal government investigation of Google’s privacy safeguards. The group is reacting ... (read more)
Swedish Law Instantly Shuts Down Piracy Site
A new anti-piracy law went into effect in Sweden in April, allowing copyright holders to demand convicted offenders’ browsing information from Internet ... (read more)
A new anti-piracy law went into effect in Sweden in April, allowing copyright holders to demand convicted offenders’ browsing information from Internet ... (read more)
Tech Industry Chafes at ‘Card Check’ Bill
The technology corridor of northern Virginia is uniting against a labor union bill backed by President Barack Obama.The Employee Free Choice Act, commonly ... (read more)
The technology corridor of northern Virginia is uniting against a labor union bill backed by President Barack Obama.The Employee Free Choice Act, commonly ... (read more)
Virginia Spam Law Rejected by U.S. Supreme Court
One of the nation’s strictest anti-spam laws will not be reinstated after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal urging the high court to ... (read more)
One of the nation’s strictest anti-spam laws will not be reinstated after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal urging the high court to ... (read more)
West Virginia Bill Would Make ‘Cyberbullying’ Illegal
A West Virginia state senator has introduced a bill to make it a crime to send harassing or abusive emails “which are false and designed to entice ... (read more)
A West Virginia state senator has introduced a bill to make it a crime to send harassing or abusive emails “which are false and designed to entice ... (read more)
