Piracy and Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office

Recent resources tagged with Piracy and Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office.

Workshop on Requirements for Technological Control of Illegal File Sharing on College and University Networks

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Title:Workshop on Requirements for Technological Control of Illegal File Sharing on College and University Networks (ID: CSD5170)
Origin:Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (10/03/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

This is the report from a technology workshop held under the direction of the Joint Committee of the Higher Education and Entertainment Communities.  The workshop, held April 19-20, 2007, was designed to begin a dialogue with commercial vendors about how to modify current or develop new technologies that better meet the needs of colleges and universities in reducing illegal P2P file sharing.  Currently the "Next Steps" include several follow-up activities will be carried out, including evaluating current technologies that some institutions are using to combat illegal file sharing. 

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Reply Comments to the FCC on Broadband Industry Practices (Docket 07-52) July 16, 2007

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Title:Reply Comments to the FCC on Broadband Industry Practices (Docket 07-52) July 16, 2007 (ID: CSD5153)
Source:Public Knowledge
Origin:Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (07/16/2007)
Type:Government Documents, Laws, Testimonies or Reports
Abstract:

This document is a reply to a comment filed by NBC Universal requesting that the FCC require that broadband providers “use readily available means to prevent the use of their broadband networks to transfer pirated content.” EDUCAUSE signed the document along with 10 other public interest organizations to express their concern for this inappropriate and misguided use of available bandwidth management tools.

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Music Industry Issues Another Litigation Threat To Students

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Title:Music Industry Issues Another Litigation Threat To Students (ID: EPO0740)
Source:Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Origin:Contributed by the EDUCAUSE Policy Office (08/21/2007)
Type:Interviews/Podcasts/Videos
Abstract:

Heidi Wachs, Government Relations Officer for EDUCAUSE, shares her insights on the potential consequences by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)’s sending pre-litigation letters to students at 58 colleges, including the University of Maine.

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