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FCC Demands Universities Comply With Wiretap Law

Posted by Zonk on from the keeping-those-dangerous-students-in-line dept.

tabdelgawad writes "The New York Times reports that the FCC is requiring universities to upgrade their online systems to comply with the 1994 wiretap law, which would make it easier for law enforcement to monitor communications online. The universities are not objecting on civil rights grounds (the law requires a court order before monitoring), but on cost grounds (upgrades may cost $7 billion). But with the technology infrastructure in place, what happens if congress decides to relax court order requirements in the future 'in their fight against criminals, terrorists and spies?'"

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  1. Scary Personal Truth.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    It appears to me that there *should be* protests in the street, mass lawsuits, and very interesting elections over this. At least to me this is where things should have gone with the patriot act.

    The current alternative reality is that I'm posting this anonymously because I truly am afraid of my own government.

    Sad.

  2. Re:Nice by Jonnty · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I think you'll find handgun bans actually reduce crime, as do CCTV - if you think CCTV invades your privacy then you should probably go around in some sort of sheild to avoid you being seen.

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    Any grammatical or spelling errors above are for comic effect, and do not signify imperfection in the writer.
  3. Re:"What happens if congress relaxes requirements? by Scudsucker · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Oh I see, you are going to try the lame insurance argument.

    The only "lame" thing is expecting others to pay for your dumb ass.

    Inotherwords... noboby should be allowed to: ...spew random bullshit. Quit being a whiny bitch and buckle your damn seat belt, so other people don't have to fork out money when you get in an accident. Deal with it.