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  • Germany Wants Big Business to Help Win Hacker War
  • Arizona governor vetoes cyberdefense bill
  • Rep. Bob Barr, Others Challenge House Bill To Reduce Junk E-Mail
  • Wandering Around at I-World
  • IT training tax-credit bill filed in the House
  • European eCommerce Barriers
  • Both sides pleased with DVD oral arguments
  • State CIOs launch online government marketplace
  • Committee Approves Tauzin-Dingell Broadband Bill
  • Beware of Predatory HIPAA Consultants
  • MusicNet Warbles in Washington
  • Health care groups to review telecommuting policies
  • Canada: The great tech north?
  • House Subcommittee Questions Need For Compulsory License
  • New Zealand government to bring legislation online
  • Experts Promote Legalization of Internet Gambling in Nevada
  • Music Licensing Battle Hits DC
  • Senators call for addition of federal CIO
  • Users Mold Security Benchmark
  • WAA Releases First Batch of Mobile Ad Standards
  • Interpol Posts Advice Against IT Crime on Website
  • BT Cellnet Launches U.K.s First Consumer GPRS Service
  • Online taxes, privacy changes coming

Germany Wants Big Business to Help Win Hacker War
The German Government is to seek the help of the private sector in its bid to improve security on the web.

Arizona governor vetoes cyberdefense bill
Despite a veto of an Arizona cybersecurity law by Gov. Jane Hull, one proponent of the legislation, which some said could serve as a national model, thinks he will ultimately prevail.

Rep. Bob Barr, Others Challenge House Bill To Reduce Junk E-Mail
A bill seeking to criminalize unsolicited commercial e-mail ran into trouble in a House committee as business leaders and lawmakers declared their opposition to the legislation.

Wandering Around at I-World
Berlin's Internet World keeps growing and growing. But that's just in size. In terms of interest and buzz, well, it's seen better days.

IT training tax-credit bill filed in the House
A bill sent to the U.S. House of Representatives today mirrors one filed in the U.S. Senate that would give businesses and workers a tax credit of $1,500 for IT training.

European eCommerce Barriers
While there are countless factors playing into why European e-commerce lags behind the US, analyst Nevin Cohen is most alarmed by the disparity in IT investments.

Both sides pleased with DVD oral arguments
Combatants on either side of the legal battle over DVD-encryption said that they were pleased with oral arguments before a federal appeals court.

State CIOs launch online government marketplace
An organization of state CIOs is building an online exchange to promote the reuse of components when building applications.

Committee Approves Tauzin-Dingell Broadband Bill
Although statistically a win for Billy Tauzin, committee chairman and John Dingell, the two sponsors of the bill, a key amendment struck down in a tie vote at the session showed that support for the bill is going to be an uphill affair.

Beware of Predatory HIPAA Consultants
Complex regulations in the health care industry have forced IT managers to carefully manage their relationship with consultants.

MusicNet Warbles in Washington
It wasn't exactly a battle of the bands, but two forces in the music industry squared off in Congress, with digital music publishers arguing for changes in copyright laws and the record labels and artists arguing against any modifications.

Health care groups to review telecommuting policies
Privacy and security regulations that would require health care organizations to perform a complete operations overhaul will include a review of telecommuting policies.

Canada: The great tech north?
Wanted: U.S. tech companies to migrate north to Canada. Perks include good scenery, low cost of living and lower taxes. Canada also has plenty of electricity.

House Subcommittee Questions Need For Compulsory License
Seeking to impress lawmakers with their newfound friendship and a brand new technology, digital music providers and record companies asked a House subcommittee to consider a proposal to extend current copyright law to include streaming online music and content.

New Zealand government to bring legislation online
The New Zealand government has moved forward with a project that will make all New Zealand legislation available to the public online, for free.

Experts Promote Legalization of Internet Gambling in Nevada
The state of Nevada would earn substantial tax revenue from the regulation of Internet gambling, according to some experts who monitor online gambling.

Music Licensing Battle Hits DC
RealNetworks says Congress should force music publishers to let songs be purchased online. But the copyright owners say the Feds should back off, and politicians seem to agree.

Senators call for addition of federal CIO
Two U.S. senators, joined by a group of 10 co-sponsors, filed legislation that proposes the creation of a federal CIO who would be responsible for all of the government's IT operations.

Users Mold Security Benchmark
The problem with IT security benchmarks is that the reference point is a constantly shifting target as new technologies and threats emerge.

WAA Releases First Batch of Mobile Ad Standards
The largest wireless advertising group took tentative steps toward addressing problems of standardization and definitions in mobile media

Interpol Posts Advice Against IT Crime on Website
The international police organization Interpol has stepped up its action against cybercrime with a new section on its Web site on how to combat malicious computer viruses.

BT Cellnet Launches U.K.s First Consumer GPRS Service
BT Cellnet announced the launch of its General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) service that gives U.K. consumers the first chance to experience high-speed mobile Internet access.

Online taxes, privacy changes coming
U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry predicted that online taxes will eventually be imposed and announced plans to reintroduce legislation creating an 'opt-out' only standard for privacy on the Web.

 

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