State "Super-DMCAs" threaten privacy

April 22, 2003 - Privacy News

Several states have passed "super-DMCA" laws based on the Federal Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The "super-DMCAs would prohibit concealing "the existence or place of origin or destination of any telecommunications service."

These laws are have been written so broadly that they could put companies that provide encryption or anonymous web browsing services out of business. Some say the laws could ban firewalls as well, not to mention services like caller ID.

More information is available at <http://www.securityfocus.com/news/3912>.

Last updated April 22, 2003