Category Archives: Privacy

#Copyright vs #Patents – society has it the wrong way around. 300+ years stuck in reverse. #IPR #DRM

Posted on February 20, 2012 by awbmaven

A couple of articles to set the scene: “we’ve continually lengthened copyright terms from 14-28 years as set out by the Statue of Anne in 1710 to “lifetime plus 70 years” today.“: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/technology/adrianhon/100007156/infinite-copyright-a-modest-proposal/ “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which President Obama … Continue reading →

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Companioning ACTA, there are proposed changes to the E-commerce Directive, IPRED, Customs Enforcement, etc

Posted on February 18, 2012 by awbmaven

The EU Commission is rushing hastily towards it’s Digital Single Market (DSM) and as well as unintended (or perhaps secretly intended) consequences for EU citizens and businesses, there will be speed-bumps along the w. Near the end of EFF’s article … Continue reading →

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Is ‘Safe Harbour’, safe? Does it meet all #EU #acquis (EU laws)? Does, for instance, #Facebook?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by awbmaven

The EU has a ‘Safe Harbour’ agreement with the US to provide “adequate protection” for EU businesses and citizens’ data: “The European Commission’s Directive on Data Protection went into effect in October of 1998, and would prohibit the transfer of … Continue reading →

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#ECJ ruling and why EU data must be ‘black-boxed’ from extra-EU judicial authorities.

Posted on February 17, 2012 by awbmaven

Two recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) rulings have made clear that the policing of data in Europe should not be carried out by Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Both of these cases involve SABAM, a Belgian company responsible for authorising … Continue reading →

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“Kroes: Cloud can deliver digital growth” with my immediate observations including questions cc @NeelieKroes @euractiv @DigitalAgendaEU @10comm

Posted on February 15, 2012 by awbmaven

EU Digital Agenda Commissioner Neelie Kroes talks excitedly about “Cloud computing” here: The Cloud, like the Internet, is Global in nature. Cloud services are offered by a myriad companies whom are based in many of nation states and so their … Continue reading →

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#ACTA statement by @VivianeRedingEU with my immediate observations including questions cc @RalfGrahn @FFII @EDRi_org

Posted on February 15, 2012 by awbmaven

Here is a statement by Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission and EU Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, on freedom of expression and information via the Internet, attempts to block websites, “three-strikes-laws”, and ACTA: Click to access quote_statement_en.pdf Here are … Continue reading →

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My Blog: Your web activity is being tracked! Some simple ways I employ to stop being tracked. So, enlarge the ‘0,1% who knows’.

Posted on February 10, 2012 by awbmaven

Some recent tweets have caused me to write this article: 10 COM @10comm Guide to digital advertising industry that’s watching your every click (watch out, 16 data-trackers on website…)theatlantic.com/technology/arc… A.Wood.B.Maven @awbMaven @10comm The @Ghostery extension blocks 15 of of the … Continue reading →

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#EU goes into #ACTA propoganda overdrive and lies through their teeth.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by awbmaven

From the EU: “ACTA ensures people everywhere can continue to share non-pirated material and information on the web” http://ec.europa.eu/trade/creating-opportunities/trade-topics/intellectual-property/anti-counterfeiting/ How are implementors of ACTA going to differentiate between non-pirated material and pirated material without snooping on what is being shared … Continue reading →

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