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CipherCloud Invokes DMCA To Block Discussions of Its Crypto System

Posted by timothy on from the at-least-the-letter-is-polite dept.

New submitter brennz writes "Cryptographers on StackExchange were discussing CipherCloud, using some promotional material from the same to provide detail. CipherCloud responded with a DMCA takedown request that some have characterized as abusive."

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  1. We know how good CipherCloud is by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    If you have to go to such extremes to cover up what people are saying about your product, your product must really suck.

  2. Re:back up again by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 5, Interesting

    There is no copyright "right" that is any equal to Human and Civil rights - including those of free speech.

    There are two broad categories I like to use in describing laws and their application. Oppressive and Protective.

    Oppressive law is mandated for the establishment and defence of Power.

    Protective law seeks the institution and restoration of Justice.

    DMCA is a prime example of oppressive law - and how tricky this distinction can be, as it masquerades itself as a measure for the protection of some natural right. In this case, the "rights" protected are - of course - merely a concession managed by the state, enacted through legislation and constitution.

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