EFF: Anti-Phishing Bill “A Free Speech Double Whammy” -
Internet freedom group points out several flaws in bill.
Electronic Freedom Foundation, a respected organization for promoting free speech and consumer protection on the internet, has spoken out against Senator Snowe’s so-called Anti-Phishing bill, calling it “A Free Speech Double Whammy.”
EFF staff member Corynne McSherry points out several problems with the bill:
-Does little to protect noncommercial and comparative advertising uses of trademarks
-Gives a ... read more ...
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Interview with Ted Stevens Regarding Phishing Bill -
A conversation with Ted Stevens (R-AK), a co-sponsor of “Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008â€.
[Editors note: I recently had a chance to catch up with Senator Ted Stevens on an all-expense paid hunting trip courtesy of ExxonMobile. He was kind enough to answer a few questions about the so-called anti-phishing bill.]
Domain Name Wire (DNW): Senator Stevens, it’s such a pleasure to be on this trip with you.
Ted Stevens: Yeah, well my aides told ... read more ...