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New law cracks down on P2P pirates
April 27, 2005
One copy of an unreleased software program, song or film in a shared folder equals prison time, thanks to a new federal law.
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Lawsuit challenges new 'e-annoyance' law
February 9, 2006
Law targeting e-mail, Web posts that "annoy" will be tested in suit filed by provider of service that lets people send anonymous e-mail.
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President defends secret wiretapping
December 19, 2005
As controversy grows over electronic spying on Americans, Bush asserts that taps will continue.
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Senate passes bill touting energy-efficient servers
December 8, 2006
President expected to sign off on law that could draw attention to products that offer "clean tech" solutions.
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Why ribaldry could earn you prison time
June 27, 2005
CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh explains why you could face jail for sending a dirty joke to an unmoderated mailing list.
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FAQ: New Energy Act gets green light
December 19, 2007
Fuel efficiency mandates are raised for first time since 1975, but tax incentives for renewable power get cut.
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Verizon: Net neutrality concerns are 'hypothetical'
May 4, 2006
Lobbyist dismisses concerns about favoring some Web sites over others, saying no new laws are needed.
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Patriot Act debate will resume in fall
August 2, 2005
The House and the Senate have voted to make large portions of the Patriot Act permanent. But key details are still up for negotiation.
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Some companies helped the NSA, but which?
February 6, 2006
Survey into domestic surveillance scheme finds no companies willing to say they participated.
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White House panel pushes new identity fraud laws
April 23, 2007
A wealth of state and federal laws already prohibit ID fraud and phishing. But a federal task force says more are needed.
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Senator warns of Patriot Act alarmists
November 9, 2005
Potential members of a civil liberties board are urged not to spread "disinformation" about the Patriot Act.
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House votes to expand electronic spying powers
September 29, 2006
Republican leaders attack Democrats who voted against the measure, accusing them of supporting privacy rights for terrorists.
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Gonzales calls for mandatory Web labeling law
April 21, 2006
Attorney general says sexually explicit sites must be labeled or their operators risk jail time.
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Cox president calls for level playing field
June 6, 2006
Speaking at GlobalComm, he says all he wants is to compete fairly using the same sets of rules the phone companies use.
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AT&T says cooperation with NSA could be legal
August 22, 2006
Company's lobbyist says "very specific" law authorizes surveillance cooperation, which might let companies off the hook in suits.
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NSA cooperation: OK for e-mail, IM companies?
October 22, 2007
White House wanted immunity for phone companies over possible cooperation with NSA, but new bill also would shield e-mail, IM providers.
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Year in review: The politics of privacy
December 31, 2007
Debate centered on how and when to limit federal wiretaps, and the role of tech companies. Meanwhile, the Real ID Act ran into some real opposition.
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Bills propose reporter's shield for bloggers
May 4, 2007
One sponsor says intent is to include anyone who "regularly" engages in newsgathering, but "not everyone in our society."
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Republicans propose last-minute spy bill
November 16, 2006
Key Senate Republican frames it as chance for more "resources" and oversight for Bush administration spy program.
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Patriot Act defender touts 'safeguards'
January 10, 2006
Key Bush administration ally says there are plenty of safeguards in a renewal plan. Opponents aren't convinced.
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