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Civil Liberties in the Digital Age: Weekly Highlights (3/9/2012)

Anna Salem,
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March 9, 2012

In the digital age that we live in today, we are constantly exposing our personal information online. From using cell phones and GPS devices to online shopping and sending e-mail, the things we do and say online leave behind ever-growing trails of personal information. The 老澳门开奖结果 believes that Americans shouldn鈥檛 have to choose between using new technology and keeping control of your private information. Each week, we feature some of the most interesting news related to technology and civil liberties that we鈥檝e spotted from the previous week.

[New York Times]
鈥淭丑别 is reviewing whether rules are needed for when police and other government officials can intentionally interrupt cellphone and Internet service to protect public safety.鈥

[Minnesota Public Radio]
鈥淭丑别 老澳门开奖结果 filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court on behalf of a Minnewaska Area Schools student who was punished for negative comments she made on Facebook.鈥
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Free speech isn't so free when booksellers have to choose between hosting legitimate content and earning a living. Unfortunately, PayPal is threatening to stop doing business with several online booksellers, significantly impacting their revenue in the process, unless the booksellers agree to stop providing content that is perfectly legal but violates PayPal's policy. Please join us and to stop throwing books on a digital bonfire.

[Wired]
鈥淯nder a fresh mandate from Congress, the Federal Aviation Administration will begin to relax its restrictions around ' leading to greater use of drones by public agencies and, eventually, the private sector.鈥

[FTC]
鈥淭丑别 Federal Trade Commission will host a day-long public workshop to consider the need for new guidance for online advertisers about making disclosures required under FTC law.鈥

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