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Encryption, Potential Data Breach Legislation, and Intermediary Liability Updates: The May 2018 Legi

Congressional Outlook The Senate voted to reverse the FCC’s repeal of the [URL=”https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-releases-rest… | Read the rest of http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=1713726&goto=newpost Continue reading

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Australia Passes Contentious Online Infringement Bill

Australia’s Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 215 passed through the Senate and into law on Monday night. Bill 215 allows rights holders to request in federal court that a copyright infringing website hosted overseas be blocked. Continue reading

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USA Freedom Act Passes Senate Vote

Aimed at building greater accountability into government surveillance, the USA Freedom Act passed the Senate in a 67 to 32 vote Tuesday afternoon without proposed amendments to the bill. Continue reading

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Senate Votes to Invoke Cloture on USA Freedom Act, Advancing It to an Amendment Process

In a Tuesday morning vote, Senate voted 83-14 to invoke cloture on the USA Freedom Act, advancing it to an amendment process. Continue reading

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US Patriot Act Section 215 Expires, Vote on USA Freedom Act to be Held Tuesday

The US Senate failed to approve the USA Freedom Act Sunday, meaning the temporary expiration of the National Security Agency’s ability to collect vast amounts of information on US telephone communications. Continue reading

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