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Internet Legal Issues
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The CAN-SPAM Act: Requirements for Commercial Emailers 
 "The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act) establishes requirements for those who send commercial email, spells out penalties for spammers and companies whose products are advertised in spam if they violate the law, and gives consumers the right to ask emailers to stop spamming them." The site features an overview of the legislation and information about penalties. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/ecommerce/bus61.shtm Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law, Law by Subject Last updated Dec 8, 2008 The Child Online Protection Act: Decency and the Internet Revised
This article explains the background and status of the Child Online Protection Act (COPA) as of February, 1999 and includes the full text of the act, statements from senators involved, press releases, and information on related cases. From the Law Library Resource Xchange . http://www.llrx.com/congress/011599.htm Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject, Social Issues Last updated May 25, 2002 The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
"Information for librarians with questions about implementing CIPA filtering at their libraries, [for]scholars interested in the legislative history of CIPA, or [for] those interested in the ALA's position on CIPA." The section "Advice & Resources" provides a FAQ, worksheets, sample policy statements, and links to other CIPA reports. From the American Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Committee. http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/iftoolkits/litoolkit/childrensinternet.cfm Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject, Social Issues Last updated Oct 23, 2009 The Children's Internet Protection Act: The Recent District Court Decision in Context, for Librarians and Library Patrons
In simple question-and-answer format, this article reviews practical implications for public libraries about "the gist of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) decision." From lawyer and former librarian Mary Minow, for the Law Library Resource Xchange (LLRX) site. http://www.llrx.com/features/cipa.htm Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Social Issues Last updated Mar 7, 2005 Chilling Effects Clearinghouse
This site features "a searchable database of Cease and Desist notices sent to Internet users" and information about the use of "intellectual property and other laws to silence online users." A joint project of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and University of San Francisco law school clinics. http://www.chillingeffects.org/ Topics: Intellectual Property, Internet, Social Issues Last updated Feb 27, 2002 Citizens Internet Empowerment Coalition
Historical information about the opposition "to Congress' first attempt to regulate content on the Internet, the Communications Decency Act, which the U.S. Supreme Court found unconstitutional on June 26, 1997. This site is being preserved as a resource on the landmark CDA case." It includes background on the case, Supreme Court appeal documents, Philadelphia trial documents, and related materials. There is also information about the current struggle to maintain the Internet's First Amendment rights. http://www.ciec.org/ Topics: Internet, Law by Subject, Social Issues Last updated Jul 29, 2000 Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee
A bipartisan group of House and Senate members and public interest, non profit, and industry groups has formed an Internet Caucus to educate Congress about the Internet and to get more members online. More than 150 members of Congress are listed as members of the U.S. Congressional Internet Caucus. http://www.netcaucus.org/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Internet, Law by Subject Last updated Feb 4, 2001 Creative Commons: Podcasting Legal Guide
"The purpose of this Guide is to provide you with a general roadmap of some of the legal issues specific to podcasting. ... Our goal is to ... address some of the standalone issues that are of primary relevance to podcasters, as opposed to bloggers." Discusses copyright (for written content, music, video), publicity rights, and related topics. Also includes some introductory material on podcasting. From a group of Internet law experts. http://wiki.creativecommons.org/Podcasting_Legal_Guide Topics: Internet, Law by Subject, Media Last updated May 9, 2006 Cyberangels: A Program of Guardian Angels
This nonprofit organization acts as a "cyber-neighborhood watch." The site gives tips on dealing with cyberstalkers and online harassment as well as hackers and viruses. Volunteers work with law enforcement to locate online criminals such as child pornographers and stalkers. Also features "Internet 101" (information about common programs and applications) and a parents' guide. The group does not advocate censorship of adult use of the Internet. Available in several languages. http://www.cyberangels.org/ Topics: Computers, Crime, Internet, Social Issues Last updated Jul 5, 2004 FAQ on E-rate and the Children's Internet Protection Act, CIPA
Crucial legal, technical, and strategic information about the Children's Internet Protection Act, which affects all school and library E-rate applicants. Includes compliance, certification, policy requirements, definitions of filtering, and resources for further reading. From librarian and technology expert Bob Bocher of the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/cipafaq.html Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject, Social Issues Last updated Nov 6, 2005 Final Report of the COPA Commission
The Commission, appointed by Congress, was mandated by the Child Online Protection Act, approved by Congress in October 1998. The primary purpose of the Commission was to "identify technological or other methods that will help reduce access by minors to material that is harmful to minors on the Internet." The report was released to Congress on October 20, 2000. The original and amended texts of the act are in the Appendix of the report. http://www.copacommission.org/report/ Topics: Internet, Law by Subject, Social Issues Last updated Oct 9, 2002 GigaLaw.com
“Provides legal information for Internet and technology professionals, Internet entrepreneurs and the lawyers who serve them.” This searchable site includes daily news, up-to-date articles, archived articles sorted by date and topic, interviews, and free newsletters. Topics covered in depth include intellectual property, copyright, privacy, and identity theft. http://www.gigalaw.com/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Internet, Law, Law by Subject, Technology Last updated Oct 23, 2001 How to Blog Safely (About Work or Anything Else)
This April 2005 article about blogs lists "simple precautions to help you maintain control of your personal privacy so that you can express yourself without facing unjust retaliation." Ideas include anonymous blogging (such as using a pseudonym and limiting your audience), understanding legal implications of blogs, and related topics. Includes links. From the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). http://www.eff.org/wp/blog-safely Topics: Blogs & Podcasts, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Internet Last updated Oct 6, 2009 How to Comply With The Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
Detailed information on the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which refers to the online collection of personal information from children under 13. Includes a link to the full text of the Act (effective April 21, 2000). From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/idtheft/bus45.shtm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law, Law by Subject Last updated Jan 4, 2009 Linking Policies for Public Web Sites
A fascinating and vital article for librarians creating Web sites that link to others. Starting with problems the Clearwater Public Library (Florida) had with another Web site creator, this author, a librarian and Web manager, describes the importance of having a linking policy, gives several resources on policy creation, and describes several current controversies over linking. She cautions that "in our notoriously litigious society ... you need to have more than a passing familiarity with this stuff." http://www.llrx.com/features/internetwaves.htm Topics: Internet, Law, Law by Subject, Librarianship, Web Design and Management Last updated Feb 6, 2001 A Primer for Accessible Web Pages
Brief, clear guidance for designing Web pages that comply with federal guidelines for accessibility. http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/javascript/synd/2001/11/30/accessibility.html Topics: Computers, Disabilities, Internet, Law, Web Design and Management Last updated Aug 31, 2002 Spam Laws
An international "compilation of laws [and pending legislation] related to unsolicited bulk and commercial e-mail ('spam')." Included are cases, a bibliography of related articles (with links to those available online), and links to other law and anti-spam sites. Compiled by David E. Sorkin, professor of law at John Marshall Law School. Searchable. http://www.spamlaws.com/ Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law, Law by Subject Last updated Jun 24, 2003 Spam: Washington's Law
Laws and links regarding spam (unsolicited e-mail) in Washington state. Includes an overview of spam laws, information on tracking the people or companies sending the spam, and instructions for filing a citizen's lawsuit or a complaint with the Washington Attorney General's office. http://www.atg.wa.gov/InternetSafety/Spam/WashingtonLaw.aspx Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject Last updated Feb 13, 2007 Supreme Court Decision in Reno v ACLU
The American Civil Liberties Union site with information about the appeal to the Supreme Court to overturn the Communications Decency Act. The Supreme Court heard the case March 19, 1997. Their decision was handed down June 26, 1997. http://www.aclu.org/privacy/speech/15504lgl19970626.html Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Internet, Social Issues Last updated Mar 30, 2006 |
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