Didn't one of the Congresscritters propose a law that required full disclosure of data sharing akin to what financial companies have to do with both the data they collect and share as well as with the proper financial disclosures? What would it take to make a clear disclosure law like that for all of your data plans and devices?
Why didn't they go after the phone makers and carriers that the terrorists used to communicate and plan their attack? They provided the same kind of material support that Twitter, Facebook and YouTube did right? And they've got deep pockets...
TSA will check your laptop for downloaded music and send a compiled list to the RIAA for billing.
TSA will check your laptop for downloaded TV shows and movies and send a compiled list to the MPAA for billing.
TSA will check your laptop for downloaded books and send a compiled list to the Big 5 publishers for billing.
TSA will check your laptop for TOR and will send your information to the DEA for inspection. Also, your laptop will be confiscated and sold on Ebay as seized property.
TSA will check your laptop for VPN and encryption software and will send your information to NSA, FBI and CIA. If you are using full disk encryption, you will be detained until you decrypt the drive and they can copy the contents.
TSA will ban taking all electronic devices bigger than their hand onto the airplane. Such items must be checked, for which the airlines will charge a fee to ensure their safe return. Use of the electronics on the airplane at any time will make you subject to arrest, fine and general ridicule.
Furthermore, I ask that you provide information on any limitations in current law that you have identified that may have prevented the FBI from conducting investigations and making arrests in cases of nonsconsensual disclosure of sexually explicit images.
The FBI is going to say proposed encryption standards aren't they?
I'm too lazy to search it, but I am pretty positive I've seen pictures of DPS troopers with Willie Nelson. A man, who has a "well-known criminal background" but since he is a Texas legend and the other man is a "foreigner" I guess those photos were probably ok. Texas! Yee-haw!
At this point, I'd like to see the FCC call Telecom's bluff and see if they don't invest in their networks. Cause if Title II is in place maybe some other folks will come along to build a good network and implement customer service that actually works for the customers.
Isn't the bigger crime here the fact that the mother had her children out at IHOP near midnight? Feeding them unhealthy food late at night when the children should be safely tucked in bed is the criminal act here. Won't someone think of the children?
Since this seems to be proving that the Broken Window theory of law enforcement may be incorrect, wonder what would happen if we stopped thinking that prisons were about deterrence?
If they put it on law enforcement. Imagine: First person views of shooting/tasering events. Chips implanted in uniforms and/or privates to alert to possible sexual assaults about to begin. GPS location of traffic stops and integrated video of first person and dash cam so the head office can watch to make sure the cops behave. This has the potential to cut abuse by police officers in at least 50%, maybe even more.
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I believe I can summarize this all up in two words: "OK Boomer"
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AT&T has waived overage fees
AT&T was the first major carrier to waive their overage fees, though they claim most of the customers have "unlimited" data:
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/03/at-comcast-keeps-charging-overage-fees/
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Welcome to Texas!
We have glorious views, great music, the world's best BBQ and the dumbest politicians this side of the Mississippi!
I wonder what would happen if I showed up to a hearing wearing a Fuck Dan Patrick shirt?!?
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Beast's Doghouse
Has anyone checked Beast's Doghouse for the movies? I seem to remember that was a place where baseballs went to never be seen again.
On the post: Ted Cruz Demands A Return Of The Fairness Doctrine, Which He Has Mocked In The Past, Due To Misunderstanding CDA 230
Nostalgia
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Data Sharing Disclosure Act
On the post: Twitter, Facebook & Google Sued For 'Material Support For Terrorism' Over Paris Attacks
Telephone Providers and Carriers
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TSA will check your laptop for downloaded TV shows and movies and send a compiled list to the MPAA for billing.
TSA will check your laptop for downloaded books and send a compiled list to the Big 5 publishers for billing.
TSA will check your laptop for TOR and will send your information to the DEA for inspection. Also, your laptop will be confiscated and sold on Ebay as seized property.
TSA will check your laptop for VPN and encryption software and will send your information to NSA, FBI and CIA. If you are using full disk encryption, you will be detained until you decrypt the drive and they can copy the contents.
TSA will ban taking all electronic devices bigger than their hand onto the airplane. Such items must be checked, for which the airlines will charge a fee to ensure their safe return. Use of the electronics on the airplane at any time will make you subject to arrest, fine and general ridicule.
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I resent this remark
As a Raider fan since I was 6 years old, my brain is not at all warped! I do come and read techdirt every day after all!
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Encryption
The FBI is going to say proposed encryption standards aren't they?
On the post: State Trooper Disciplined For Taking Photo With Person With 'Well-Known Criminal Background'
Willie Nelson
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Investments
On the post: New Senate Intelligence Boss Demands That White House 'Return' CIA Torture Report Copies
Regulatory Capture
On the post: Man Sues City After Arrest For Dropping F-Bombs In A Local Restaurant
The Bigger Crime Here
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Other Law Enforcement Truth
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Austinites
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Actually I like the idea
First person views of shooting/tasering events.
Chips implanted in uniforms and/or privates to alert to possible sexual assaults about to begin.
GPS location of traffic stops and integrated video of first person and dash cam so the head office can watch to make sure the cops behave.
This has the potential to cut abuse by police officers in at least 50%, maybe even more.
On the post: School District Security Head Takes Call From NSA, Starts Secret Student Social Media Monitoring Program
Gang?
On the post: Thomson Reuters Thinks Not Responding To Their Email Means You've Freely Licensed All Your Content
Re: Re:
On the post: Organization Helping Police Inject Ads On 'Pirate' Sites 'Pirates' BBC Article About The Program
Isn't this typical RIAA/MPAA behavior?
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