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Reply Brief in the case of ACE vs. FCC regarding CALEA

drupal — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 15:26:05 -0500

This document was submitted to the 10th District Federal Appeals Court in Washington DC on March 13, 2006 as part of the ongoing appeal of the FCC Report and Order brought by the higher education community. The FCC Report was issued August 5, 2005 and dealt with the applicability of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. This document contains arguments in response to those submitted by the FCC and the DoJ in this case.

CALEA Opening Brief

drupal — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:36:18 -0600

This is a formal appeal of the FCC ruling concerning CALEA filed in the 10th District Court of Appeals. The document states that we are asking the Court to overturn the FCC ruling based on the evidence given in the Brief. This document combines the arguments of all the petitioners. This Brief represents the first formal submission of evidence, there be an oral argument later this spring.

Higher Education Coalition Comments on CALEA - Final Draft

drupal — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:24:29 -0600

Higher Education's Comments filed with the FCC on November 14, 2005 regarding CALEA. This is the final draft.

CALEA Assistance Capability Requirements

drupal — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 14:02:57 -0500

CALEA capability requirements, as provided in sections 108(a) and 109(b) and (d) [47 USCS §§ 1007(a) and 1008(b).

AskCALEA

drupal — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 13:45:02 -0500

AskCALEA.net is the web site of the CALEA implementation Unit (CIU) of the Electronic Surveillance Technology Section, a section of the Operational Technology Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation.Resources include text of the CALEA law, FAQs, FCC CALEA Regulations, standards and Law Enforcement Filings.

FCC Order and Further Notice of Public Rulemaking on CALEA

drupal — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:01:54 -0500

On September 23, the Federal Communications Commission released an Order and Further Notice of Public Rule Making applying for the first time the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) to facilities-based broadband Internet access providers, including higher education institutions, K-12 schools, libraries, and interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service providers. The Order requires these entities to facilitate lawful requests for surveillance of specific communications on their data networks through a combination of new equipment, trained personnel, policies, and procedures, to be in place within 18 months of the filing of the ruling in the Federal Register.

Higher Education Coalition Comments on Extending Wiretap Law to Internet Providers

drupal — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 11:01:01 -0600

EDUCAUSE, along with 15 other education and library organizations has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the recently proposed rulemaking regarding the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). While supporting the need for law enforcement to have access to communications under proper legal conditions, the Coalition rejects the FCC attempt to extend CALEA to include broadband Internet access and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol).

The Coalition's comments argue two basic points:
(1) the CALEA statute as currently written does not apply to broadband Internet access or to information services, and that only Congress has the power to rewrite CALEA; and
(2) if CALEA is extended to include broadband Internet access and VoIP, then Coalition members need to be clearly and specifically exempted from this obligation.

Higher Education Comments on Possible FCC Regulation of Internet Services

drupal — Fri, 28 May 2004 14:37:35 -0500

On May 28, 2004 EDUCAUSE filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) arguing that any regulation of Internet-based services, in particular, voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), should recognize and treat the Internet as a unique technology, distinct from the heavily regulated telephone industry. EDUCAUSE recommends that the FCC adopt an IP-centric regulatory model; refrain from regulating applications except to ensure the provision of vital public services; carefully monitor the infrastructure providers; and develop new funding strategies. The need for revamping the Universal Service Fund to accommodate the transition to IP-enabled services is also discussed.