Internet Privacy Laws determine how your information is protected online
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) aa received much attention because of Internet pioneer (Reddit co-founder) and suicide activist Aaron Swartz earlier this year. Aaron was guilty of allegations that he stole millions of articles and scientific papers from a subscription service at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Swartz said his intentions were to make information available under CFAA but was subjected to imprisonment of 35 years and a fine of $ 1 million.
There has been much debate about how the case was handled. The prosecutor's office has been under a microscope since a complaint was filed by lawyers of Aaron. According to Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) article, "We hope that the Department of Justice shall adopt its reflex defense attorneys here and instead take a hard look at what has happened in response to the complaint and take the necessary measures to internal reform. Obviously, this also resonate with the American public, as two petitions White House criticized the prosecution collected more than 100,000 signatures. "
reform applicants law began referring to the CFAA that the" law of Aaron "and believe the law is too restrictive by prohibiting the sharing of information. The CFAA is a crime federal access protected information or a protected computer and plays an important role in helping to deter cybercrime, but many believe that reform is crucial. organizations like the EFF has tried for years to get reforms to CFAA. specifically reforms penalty provisions.
for more information on how the EFF would set the CFAA and / or to get involved and tell Congress now is the time, visit Computer Fraud and Abuse Reform Act.
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