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Digital Government
Ex-White House official aims to get 'do not track' back on track
Peter Swire will co-chair a working group created by the World Wide Web Consortium.
Cybersecurity
Senate panel takes up electronic privacy issues
The Senate Judiciary Committee is looking to update regulations.
Digital Government
House poised to pass STEM immigration bill
The White House opposes the bill, favors broader immigration reform.
Emerging Tech
CEA chief calls for SOPA movement to block anti-net proposals
“The world needs a PIPA-SOPA moment,” CEA chief Gary Shapiro told reporters during a briefing on Tuesday.
Cybersecurity
Senate clears bill to fight online fraud
The Safe Web Act authorizes the FTC to support foreign spyware investigations.
Modernization
Don't bet on an online gambling bill
Senate leaders don't expect Congress to address gaming legislation.
Cybersecurity
Advocates hope Petraeus scandal will spur action on ECPA
Lawmakers say 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act needs updating.
Modernization
Privacy, spectrum among top mobile issues
The need for more spectrum has topped the wireless industry's wish lists in recent years.
Emerging Tech
Music industry continues fight against Internet radio bill
Industry argues that the legislation would result in lower revenues for performers
Digital Government
Tech industry offers congrats, wish list for Obama
Industry leaders say president has been "very tech friendly."
Digital Government
Several new tech leaders likely in House
Tuesday's congressional elections will create openings for some new key players
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Emerging Tech
Commerce, Justice reviewing .com contract
Departments are scrutinizing Verisign's bid for a six-year renewal of its contract to continue running the Internet's most popular generic top-level domain name.
Digital Government
NGA says it opposes draft Internet gambling bill
National Governors Association called on lawmakers to include state input before moving any online-gaming legislation.
Emerging Tech
Coalition launched to lobby support for Internet radio bill
The Internet Radio Fairness Coalition will push lawmakers to pass legislation introduced last month in the House.
Modernization
FCC official downplays spectrum estimates from auctions
Incentive auctions were first proposed by the FCC two years ago in its National Broadband Plan as one of the ways to free up more spectrum for wireless broadband.
Modernization
Outdated regs hinder investment in new tech, FCC commissioner says
Ajit Pai calls for telecom task force to transform infrastructure.
Modernization
Do-not-track proposal headed off the tracks
Hopes dim for giving consumers Internet surfing privacy.
Modernization
Experts: Mobile phones are vulnerable to cyber attacks
Wireless industry isn't doing enough to protect users, IT professionals say.
Cybersecurity
U.S. seizes hundreds of websites accused of selling fake drugs
ICE and Interpol seized 686 websites this week for allegedly selling counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
