EDUCAUSE Review Articles; ISP; and Articles, Papers, and Reports

Recent library resources tagged with EDUCAUSE Review Articles; ISP; and Articles, Papers, and Reports.

The Internet at Risk: The Need for Higher Education Advocacy

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Title:The Internet at Risk: The Need for Higher Education Advocacy (ID: ERM0763)
Author(s):James X. Dempsey (Center for Democracy and Technology)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (10/19/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The higher education community, which has hosted many of the creators of the Internet and which has woven this technology into every aspect of education, now has a responsibility to work to defend an Internet policy framework based on user control, innovation, trust, and openness/competition.

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New Life for Network Neutrality

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Title:New Life for Network Neutrality (ID: ERM07311)
Author(s):Mark A. Luker (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

"In 2007, higher education again has a chance to win or lose network neutrality. Importantly, net neutrality now has name recognition, more supporters, and a stronger voice. The new Congress is friendlier to the issue, as are the current presidential candidates. Neutrality legislation has been reintroduced by Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) and Byron L. Dorgan (D-ND)."

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Toward a U.S. Data-Retention Standard for ISPs

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Title:Toward a U.S. Data-Retention Standard for ISPs (ID: ERM0669)
Author(s):Rodney J. Petersen (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2006)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The author discusses possible mandatory data retention legislation aimed at ISPs.

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Getting Back to the Front of the Line: Internet Policy and the Higher Education Community

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Title:Getting Back to the Front of the Line: Internet Policy and the Higher Education Community (ID: ERM001F)
Author(s):Mark A. Luker (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2000)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:This article discusses the increased importance of information technology and the Internet in federal policy. Copyright, online gambling, and the role of universities as Internet service providers are just a few issues that college and university administrations are being forced to address.
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