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What is the issues in anoymity?
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Many people don't want the things they say online to be connected with their offline identities. They may be concerned about political or economic retribution, harassment, or even threats to their lives. Whistleblowers report news that companies and governments would prefer to suppress; human rights workers struggle against repressive governments; parents try to create a safe way for children to explore; victims of domestic violence attempt to rebuild their lives where abusers cannot follow.
Instead of using their true names to communicate, these people choose to speak using pseudonyms (assumed names) or anonymously (no name at all). For these individuals and the organizations that support them, secure anonymity is critical. It may literally save lives. Continue reading here: http://www.eff.org/issues/anonymity |
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What is the issue in Bloggers' Rights?
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1. Bloggers can be journalists (and journalists can be bloggers).
2. Bloggers are entitled to free speech. 3. Bloggers have the right to political speech. 4. Bloggers have the right to stay anonymous. 5. Bloggers have freedom from liability for hosting speech the same way other web hosts do. Reference: http://www.eff.org/issues/bloggers |
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What is the issue in CyberSLAPP?
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These cases all involve defending people's right to remain anonymous when they post comments on message boards, as well as making sure that anonymous speakers' due process rights are respected.
More info: http://www.eff.org/issues/cyberslapp |
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What is the issue in No Downtime for Free Speech Campaign?
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Whether you are quoting someone on your blog, inserting clips of CNN into your own video news report, or using a song sample in a musical parody, your free speech often depends on incorporating and referencing other people's creations as part of your own. The courts call this "fair use", and strong legal precedents exist to protect the limited use of copyrighted material in your work when you do so for expressive purposes.
Unfortunately, copyright owners often object to these uses, and may look for ways to take them offline via the legal system. A copyright cease-and-desist letter to your webhost or ISP may be all it takes to make your online speech disappear from the Internet — even when the legal claims are transparently bogus. Continue reading here: http://www.eff.org/issues/ip-and-free-speech |
