Government regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Powers and duties, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, and Payroll tax -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract
The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, in a rare show of bipartisan action, have approved a bill that would continue the payroll tax cut of 2011 for all of [...]
Data security issue, Computer crime, Government regulation, Epsilon Data Management L.L.C. -- Crimes against, Epsilon Data Management L.L.C. -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Marketing industry -- Crimes against, Marketing industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Data security, Computer crimes, and Disclosure of information
Abstract
Each day, a new company is added to the list of clients affected by the massive data breach at email marketing provider Epsilon. Now, several U.S. senators and House representatives [...]
Internet security, Data security issue, Government regulation, United States. Congress -- Economic policy, Cyberterrorism -- Laws, regulations and rules, Data security -- Laws, regulations and rules, Expenditures, Public -- Laws, regulations and rules, Internet -- Safety and security measures, and Internet -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract
Congress passed an interim law slashing $20 million from cyber-security funding while continuing the debate on other budget cuts. The short-term continuing resolution, signed into law March 2, [...]
Government regulation, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Copyright infringement -- Political aspects, Copyright infringement -- Laws, regulations and rules, Internet piracy -- Political aspects, Internet piracy -- Laws, regulations and rules, and Legislation -- Political aspects
Abstract
The controversial Stop Online Piracy and Protect IP acts have been temporarily shelved as congressional lawmakers figure out their next move. The Senate will postpone the vote on [...]
Technology application, Microsoft Corp. Skype Div. -- Services, United States. Congress -- Technology application, and Computer software industry -- Services
Abstract
Skype doesn't require any more legitimacy in the wake of being acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) for $8.5 billion. The popular VOIP (Voice over IP) service got more anyway. [...]
Data security issue, Internet security, Government regulation, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Data security -- Laws, regulations and rules, Internet -- Safety and security measures, and Internet -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract
Security experts and public officials testified at a congressional subcommittee hearing about the role the federal government should play in defending cyberspace and protecting critical infrastructure from attackers. [...]
Government communications regulation, Government regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Powers and duties, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Net neutrality -- Laws, regulations and rules, Telecommunication -- Laws, regulations and rules, and Telecommunication -- Political aspects
Abstract
WASHINGTON-In May the backers of net neutrality rules thought they'd finally found salvation. After being told by a federal appeals court that the agency didn't have the authority to regulate [...]
Privacy issue, Data security issue, Government regulation, United States. Federal Trade Commission -- Powers and duties, Privacy -- Laws, regulations and rules, Personal information -- Access control, and Data security -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract
The Federal Trade Commission is putting pressure on both Congress and tech companies to take actions to protect user privacy and give them more information on how their personal data [...]
Company business planning, Technology application, Information services industry, Google Inc. -- Donations, United States. Library of Congress -- Planning, United States. Library of Congress -- Technology application, Information services industry -- Donations, and Digital libraries -- Planning
Abstract
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters)--;The U.S. Library of Congress is kicking off a campaign on Tuesday to work with other nations' libraries to build a World Digital Library, starting with a $3 [...]
Computer crime, Government regulation, United States. Department of Justice -- Powers and duties, Computer crimes -- Laws, regulations and rules, and Anonyms and pseudonyms -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Justice asked Congress to expand the federal law it relies on to prosecute computer crimes to cover more offenses and impose stronger penalties. The proposed changes [...]
Sports/gambling game, Government regulation, Company market share, United States. Congress -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Gambling industry -- Industry forecasts, Gambling industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Market share, Online gambling -- Market share, Online gambling -- Laws, regulations and rules, and United States -- Domestic policy
Abstract
LONDON (Reuters)--Online gambling firms faced their biggest-ever crisis on Monday after U.S. Congress passed legislation to end Internet gaming there, threatening jobs and wiping 3.5 billion pounds ($6.5 billion) off [...]
Telecommunications services industry, Government communications regulation, Government regulation, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Telecommunications policy, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Congress -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Congress -- Political activity, United States. Congress -- Telecommunications policy, Telecommunications services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, and Communications industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract
WASHINGTON (Reuters)--;Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin on Wednesday urged Congress to toughen laws protecting telephone subscriber records in the wake of the discovery of several online data brokers. [...]
Government regulation, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Research and development tax credit -- Laws, regulations and rules, and Legislation
Abstract
Both the U.S. House and Senate have approved a two-year renewal of the expired R&D tax credit that the IT industry holds dear, but differences still remain before the bill [...]
Internet access, Government regulation, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Internet access -- Taxation, Internet access -- Laws, regulations and rules, Net neutrality -- Laws, regulations and rules, Wiretapping -- Laws, regulations and rules, and Legislation
Abstract
With the U.S. House of Representatives returning to work Jan. 15, and the Senate returning a week after that, the technology agenda might be dead on arrival. If Democrats proved [...]
Company business management, Government regulation, United States. Congress -- Management, and Patent infringement -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract
Congress resumed its long running patent reform debate March 10 with the usual intractable foes lining up for and against the primary sticking point in legislation introduced March 3: damages. [...]
Government regulation, United States. Congress -- Laws, regulations and rules, Administrative agencies -- Laws, regulations and rules, and Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001
Abstract
Lawmakers remain at loggerheads in attempting to renew 16 controversial provisions of the USA Patriot Act, voting late Feb. 2 to give the provisions a second five-week extension to continue [...]
Government regulation, United States. Congress -- Laws, regulations and rules, and United States. Congress -- Interpretation and construction
Abstract
Spyware doesn't get discussed enough for a number of unfortunate reasons. For most people, the distinction between spyware and some other malware installed on their system is too subtle to [...]
Government regulation, United States. Congress, United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation -- Powers and duties, American Civil Liberties Union, and Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001
Abstract
Two years after granting the FBI a series of new electronic surveillance and search powers to combat terrorism, Congress is taking a closer look at the impact of those powers [...]
Government regulation, Research and development, United States. Congress -- Laws, regulations and rules, Nanotechnology -- Research, Industrial research -- United States, and 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act
Abstract
WASHINGTON--Trying to tie up loose ends before heading home for the year, Congress this week passed legislation dedicating nearly $3.7 billion for nanotechnology research and development. Following Senate [...]
Broadband Internet, Government regulation, Company distribution practices, United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Powers and duties, Broadband transmission -- Laws, regulations and rules, and Broadband transmission -- Distribution
Abstract
The Federal Communications Commission is planning to announce a nationwide broadband initiative this week to expand coverage in the United States. On Tuesday, the Commission will deliver to Congress a [...]
