CLIP-ings: February 1, 2013Internet GovernanceInternet Ruled Essential: A German court found that Internet access is an “essential” service such that interruptions to that service could trigger liability. Unlocked Phones Illegal: The Library of Congress issued a new ruling under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act making it a violation for customers to unlock smartphones after purchasing them. Privacy Gun Map Inaccurate: The Journal News revealed that only twenty-two percent of the information published in its Google Map of gun permit holders in New York was accurate. Instagram Requests ID: The photo-sharing app is asking users who are locked out of their accounts to upload photos of a government-issued ID to verify their identities. Information Security & Cyberthreats NY Times Hacked: Chinese hackers gained extensive access to the newspaper’s computer systems in a four month attack that may have been prompted by a Times investigation of the Chinese prime minister. ‘Sextortionist’ Caught: The FBI arrested a hacker who used victims’ data to blackmail over 350 of them into sending him nude photos. Intellectual Property Copyright Haven: In a move meant to penalize the U.S. for violations of free trade rules, the WTO approved a proposal allowing Antigua to host pirated content for download. Free Expression & Censorship Secret Censors Banned: An army judge ruled that censorship of video feeds of the 9/11 tribunals will no longer be permitted after an unknown government agency censored the broadcast of pretrial motions in the case against Guantanamo detainees. Porn Ad Blocked from Super Bowl: CBS has rejected an ad from the adult video site Pornhub, despite its lack of adult content. Practice Notes Guidelines for New gTLD Objections: Don Moody explains when ICANN allows a party to object in the case of string confusion. On the Lighter Side El Plato Supreme: Odenkirk gives Rogen and Rudd a trademark lesson just in time for the Super B… SHH!! |
