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Newsletter (May 2, 1996) |
New Encryption Legislation Introduced in Congress by Burns, Leahy & Goodlatte - Despite a few problems, pro-Net bills would release export restrictions on crypto, enabling the flowering of online security & privacy. ALSO: Lauch of new "Golden Key" crypto-privacy awareness campaign, and founding of Internet Privacy Coalition
Bernstein/EFF case - victory for privacy and free speech in round one! Judge rejects govt. motion to dismiss. Judge also rules software protected expression, and takes Dept. of State to task for prior restraint.
Communications Decency Act consitutional challenge updates and case docs including full text of the CDA section of the 1996 Telecommunication Act and EFF's analysis of it.
The InterFest Music Festival!
EFF Benefit Concert(July 12-14 Toronto, Canada)
Quite a few top-name bands will be there. Highlights will be cybercast.
Tickets & band list will be available online shortly.
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