Carnegie Mellon Resists FBI Tapping Requirement

roach2002 writes "Carnegie Mellon University is fighting back against a requirement that taps on campus internet access must be quickly obtainable. The technology that would allow the FBI to monitor internet access, after a court order, "at the flip of a switch" would cost at least $450 per student. MIT is also covering the story." From the article: "'The Department of Justice wants 24/7 access, whenever they need it, and they want remote access. We find that too extremely burdensome in terms of money, staff, and technology,' said Maureen McFalls, Director of Government Relations for Carnegie Mellon and the coordinator of Carnegie Mellon's response to this issue. According to an ACE press release, the cost to universities could be upwards of $7 billion, or at least $450 extra on each student's tuition bill."

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Re:China

[ocelotbob]

Read the bill in question. This is about being able to tap into VOIP calls, not remote surveilance. Telephone calls are something every government on the planet taps into, even china and sweden. I have serious qualms about the bill myself, but it's not as evil as you claim it is.

Oh, and while you're in china, make sure to look up lots of info about Falun Gong. That is, if you can.