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Web struggles to cope as Michael Jackson news spreads
http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article6582885.ece

EU privacy regulators eye online social networks 
http://euractiv.com/en/infosociety/eu-privacy-regulators-eye-online-social-networks/article-183486

80% of parents don't turn on parental control software
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=117952

au: Web filters to censor video games
http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/games/web-filters-to-censor-video-games-20090625-cxrx.html

Pirate Bay retrial denied; judge declared "unbiased"
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/06/pirate-bay-retrial-denied-judge-declared-unbiased.ars

Michael Jackson spam spreads, malware attacks likely
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9134895

Jackson, Fawcett deaths exploited for Web scams
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-technology/jackson-fawcett-deaths-exploited-for-web-scams-20090627-d03z.html

China Remains Spam Haven Due to 'bulletproof' Hosting [IDG]
http://www.pcworld.com/article/167452/.html

Network Shutdown Bill Faces Changes, Aide Says
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/167474/.html

U.S. and Russia Differ on a Treaty for Cyberspace
http://nytimes.com/2009/06/28/world/28cyber.html

The war of the cyberworlds is coming, and we'd better be ready
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/jun/28/cyber-warfare-internet-attacks

GCHQ to get cyber defence squad to protect British computers
http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/the_web/article6575522.ece

COMMENT: Cyber armies are gearing up in the cold war of the web
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jun/25/cybercrime-nato-cold-war

Facebook puts privacy controls in users' hands
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9134824

Facebook hires lobbyists to push privacy agenda
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/jun/26/facebook-lobby-privacy

China's internet censors: Dammed if you do
http://www.economist.com/world/asia/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13917484

Big Business Groups Complain to China's Premier
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124599434995459155.html

China Expands Clampdown Online
http://nytimes.com/2009/06/26/world/asia/26china.html

U.S. Trade Officials Urge China to Revoke PC Rule
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124584251393346953.html


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INTERNET USE
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Web slows after Jackson's death
The internet suffered a number of slowdowns as people the world over rushed to 
verify accounts of Michael Jackson's death. Search giant Google confirmed to 
the BBC that when the news first broke it feared it was under attack.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8120324.stm

Web struggles to cope as Michael Jackson news spreads
The death of Michael Jackson became the biggest story yet to hit the internet, 
as leading websites struggled to cope with a deluge of traffic from people 
wanting to find out the latest news.
http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article6582885.ece

Jackson queries cause Google meltdown [AFP]
A deluge of search queries for Michael Jackson led Google News, the news 
aggregator of web search engine Google, to initially believe it was under 
attack, the internet giant said.
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/jackson-queries-cause-google-meltdown-20090627-d06w.html
http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/jackson-queries-cause-google-meltdown-20090627-d06w.html

News sites faltered in traffic spikes after Jackson's death [IDG]
Michael Jackson's death on Thursday caused a spike in visits to news Web sites 
that affected the performance and availability of some of the biggest ones, 
according to Web monitoring company Keynote Systems.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9134889

Debate: Can the Internet handle big breaking news?
It happens time and time again: when news breaks, the Internet slows. It's 
quite obvious at this point that the Internet has muscled its way into the 
lives of anyone who needs information. And Michael Jackson's death Thursday had 
as great an impact on the Internet as anything in the history of the medium 
that didn't involve the World Trade Center.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10273854-93.html

Aussie Internet turns 20 - Internet speeds swell from 56Kbps to 100Mpbs
This week marked 20 years since Robert Elz and Torben Neilsen completed the 
first circuit that brought the Internet to Australia. More than 12 million 
Australians users have been connected to the Internet since the first 56kbps 
satellite circuit was created, according to the International 
Telecommunications Union.
http://computerworld.com.au/article/308840/
http://www.cio.com.au/article/308840/
http://pcworld.idg.com.au/article/308840/

Twitter breaks into web Top 40 as UK's fastest growing website
Twitter is the UK’s fastest growing website, breaking into the top 40 most 
visited sites in Britain for the first time.
http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article6575477.ece

Bild.de is Germany’s Most Popular Online Newspaper With Nearly 5 Million 
Visitors in April 2009
comScore ... released a study of the habits of online newspaper readers in 
Germany, based on data from the comScore World Metrix audience measurement 
service. 12.9 million German Internet users viewed a total of 611 million pages 
of online newspaper content in April 2009, averaging 47 pages per person.
http://www.comscore.com/Press_Events/Press_Releases/2009/6/Germany_s_Most_Popular_Online_Newspaper

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SOCIAL NETWORKING
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nz: Social networks can expose the human side of govt
“Trust” has been the mantra for the relationship between New Zealanders and 
their government. ... A social network, properly implemented can lead to a new 
more flexible and trusting style of interaction, both among the people within a 
government agency and between the agency and its customer base, Vale suggests. 
Government staff become less “faceless”.
http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/0A0283319B49C7B9CC2575E1007FB4A9

EU privacy regulators eye online social networks 
Tagging photos on social networking websites may soon become an ordeal for 
aficionados of Facebook, MySpace and the like, as EU privacy regulators 
recommended imposing strict rules on users uploading pictures of other 
individuals on their personal pages.
http://euractiv.com/en/infosociety/eu-privacy-regulators-eye-online-social-networks/article-183486

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES
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Developing Countries at Risk From Dumped PCs
Developing countries are risk of becoming a dumping ground for e-waste unless 
there are effective controls in place to stop Western countries from "passing 
the toxic buck."
http://www.techworld.com/green-it/news/index.cfm?newsid=118029
http://www.pcworld.com/article/167512/.html

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CHILD PROTECTION, FILTERING & CONTENT REGULATION
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80% of parents don't turn on parental control software
Four out of five parents that use parental control software don't turn it on, 
despite being concerned about their children's online safety, says McAfee.
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=117952
http://www.pcworld.com/article/167514/.html

Cyberbullying Legislation: Why Education is Preferable to Regulation
Abstract: Cyberbullying is a rising online safety concern. Compared to previous 
fears about online predation, which have been greatly overblown, concerns about 
cyberbullying are more well-founded. Evidence suggests that cyberbullying is on 
the rise and can have profoundly damaging consequences for children.
http://ssrn.com/abstract=1422577

The sexting timebomb
A girl, 16, wakes after a drunken night at a party. She is naked on a strange 
bed and written in Texta on her stomach are the words: "Soon to be seen on 
(Yo)u-tube". She has no memory of the night before and the incident, which 
happened in Melbourne last year, has terrified the teenager who lives in fear 
of what photos or video might appear at any time.
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25699559-662,00.html

au: Web filters to censor video games
The Federal Government has now set its sights on gamers, promising to use its 
internet censorship regime to block websites hosting and selling video games 
that are not suitable for 15 year olds.
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/games/web-filters-to-censor-video-games-20090625-cxrx.html
http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/games/web-filters-to-censor-video-games-20090625-cxrx.html

Classification stall puts gamers on edge
The release date of a government discussion paper on content classification 
could create a watershed for Australian gamers who are set to suffer under the 
national Internet filtering scheme.
http://computerworld.com.au/article/309045/
http://www.cio.com.au/article/309045/
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/062609-classification-stall-puts-gamers-on.html

Plan to censor online video games
The Australian Federal Government has turned the eye of its proposed ISP web 
filter towards a current classification loophole, online video games and their 
import sites.
http://www.itwire.com/content/view/25935/1092/

Aussie Web filter to cover games content
Australian federal government planning to block Web sites offering or selling 
banned games.
http://au.gamespot.com/news/6212530.html?part=tag=gs_news&subj=6212530

Australian 'Net filter to block video games, too
Australia's controversial Internet filter, now in testing, would block all 
material that has been "refused classification" by the government. Because the 
highest rating available to video games is MA 15+, any game intended for people 
over 15 will be blocked.
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/06/australian-net-filter-to-block-video-games-too.ars

Report: Australia To Block Web Access To Mature-Deemed Games
The Australian federal government plans to block internet access to sites 
pertaining to video games not rated MA15+ or below, according to a report by 
Melbourne's The Age.
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=24215

us: Survey: Teens "sext" and post personal info
An Internet safety study just released by Cox Communications shows that teens 
may be a bit more safety conscious than previously thought.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-10272311-238.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/06/24/scitech/pcanswer/main5111304.shtml

Australia Set to Begin Filtering Online Games
Australia plans to filter internet sites offering games and online gaming 
content that exceed the MA15+ age rating, including downloadable and Flash 
games as well as sites that sell retail games online.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/92669

Free parental control software for games launched
Gaming service Metaboli has unveiled free parental control software that can 
help parents ensure children don't play games featuring inappropriate content.
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=118048&;
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/062509-free-parental-control-software-for.html

Teens and sexting
According to CNN news, one in five teenagers has sexted. Sexting is sending a 
sexual text message that may or may not include nude or suggestive poses. 
According to a recent study at least 65% of kids practice sexting. Sixty 
percent of these teens send sext messages to boyfriends or girlfriends. Another 
11% admit to having sent sext messages to strangers. Why is this happening and 
can we stop this madness?
http://www.examiner.com/x-10937-Miami-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Teens-and-sexting

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ONLINE TV & MUSIC
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Pirate Bay retrial denied; judge declared "unbiased"
A Swedish court ruled today that the judge overseeing The Pirate Bay trial 
earlier this year was not biased by belonging to various pro-copyright 
organizations. The unanimous decision (Swedish) means that there will be no 
retrial; the defendants must hope for a successful appeal instead.
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2009/06/pirate-bay-retrial-denied-judge-declared-unbiased.ars

Pirate Bay retrial call rejected
A Swedish court has thrown out a request for a retrial by the four men behind 
The Pirate Bay website. The four were found guilty of promoting copyright 
infringement in April and face jail sentences and hefty claims for damages.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8121680.stm

Movie pirates funding terrorists
Rampant movie piracy is costing the Australian film industry more than $233 
million a year and affects at least 50,000 workers. Many people who download 
films from illegal file-sharing websites believe the practice is a victimless 
crime.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/movie-pirates-funding-terrorists-20090627-d0gm.html
http://www.theage.com.au/national/movie-pirates-funding-terrorists-20090627-d0gm.html

French Govt Reworks 'Three-Strikes' Law
The "three-strikes" saga continues in France following the Constitutional 
Council's recent decision canceling the sanction side of the bill 
(Billboard.biz, June 10), with the government attempting to find a way around 
the legal ruling.
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3ied6fab8616f8c1a1c127e7fb5c29205f

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SPAM
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Michael Jackson spam spreads, malware attacks likely
Within hours of the death of pop star Michael Jackson, spam trading on his 
demise hit inboxes, a security firm said today as it warned that more was in 
the offing.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9134895
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/062609-michael-jackson-spam-spreads-malware.html

Celebrity deaths touch off spam frenzy
Security experts are warning users to brace for a flood of spam regarding the 
deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett.
http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2244952/celebrity-deaths-touch-spam

Sophos warns of Michael Jackson spam emails
Hackers are using Michael Jackson's death to try and trick people into 
disclosing personal details, says Sophos.
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=118132
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/062609-sophos-warns-of-michael-jackson.html
http://computerworld.com.au/article/309082/

Michael Jackson Death Spurs Spam, Viruses
Less than 24 hours after Michael Jackson's death, fraudsters are exploiting 
public interest with their attempts to spread spam and malware. Security 
researchers say they've observed hundreds of cases of malicious messages 
masquerading as information about Jackson's death. Some of them, they say, 
popped up within minutes of the news.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/167479/.html

Jackson, Fawcett deaths exploited for Web scams
The cybersecurity arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned on 
Friday that Web scammers were seeking to take advantage of the deaths of 
Michael Jackson and Farah Fawcett.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-technology/jackson-fawcett-deaths-exploited-for-web-scams-20090627-d03z.html
http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-technology/jackson-fawcett-deaths-exploited-for-web-scams-20090627-d03z.html

China Remains Spam Haven Due to 'bulletproof' Hosting [IDG]
An overwhelming majority of Web sites promoted through spam are hosted in China 
at service providers that many times choose to ignore complaints and allow 
illegal activity, according to research from the University of Alabama.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/167452/.html
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/062609-china-remains-spam-haven-due.html

Booming Underground Economy Makes Spam A Hot Commodity, Expert Says
The rapid growth of cybercrime markets is making spam an even more attractive 
proposition than it has been in the past, according to a well-known researcher.
http://www.darkreading.com/security/antivirus/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=218101457

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ONLINE CRIME, SECURITY & LEGAL
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Network Shutdown Bill Faces Changes, Aide Says
A bill in the U.S. Senate that would allow President Barack Obama to shut down 
parts of the Internet during a cybersecurity crisis will likely be rewritten 
and needs input from private businesses, said a congressional staff member 
associated with the legislation.
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/167474/.html
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/062609-network-shutdown-bill-faces-changes.html

U.S. and Russia Differ on a Treaty for Cyberspace
The United States and Russia are locked in a fundamental dispute over how to 
counter the growing threat of cyberwar attacks that could wreak havoc on 
computer systems and the Internet. Both nations agree that cyberspace is an 
emerging battleground.
http://nytimes.com/2009/06/28/world/28cyber.html

The war of the cyberworlds is coming, and we'd better be ready
Last Wednesday, the American secretary of defence, Robert Gates, announced the 
US was finally getting its act together on cyberwarfare. After a couple of 
false starts and a good deal of bureaucratic infighting, the Pentagon is 
setting up a unified US Cyber Command to oversee protection of military 
networks against cyber threats. It will be called USCybercom and will be led by 
the director of the National Security Agency, Lt Gen Keith Alexander.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/jun/28/cyber-warfare-internet-attacks

Cyber Command creation leaves key details to be addressed
Defense Secretary Robert Gates' memo Tuesday creating a Cyber Command sets 
high-level policy goals, but leaves key budget and operational issues to be 
worked out in the coming months.
http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090624_6400.php

Al-Qaeda, China and Russia 'pose cyber war threat to Britain', warns Lord West
Al-Qaeda is intent on waging cyber-warfare against Britain and new defences 
will be built against such attacks from China and Russia, Lord West, the 
Security Minister, has said.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/5634820/Al-Qaeda-China-and-Russia-pose-cyber-war-threat-to-Britain-warns-Lord-West.html

GCHQ to get cyber defence squad to protect British computers
The “cyber forensics” squad will monitor, analyse and counter hostile 
computer-based assaults. Based at GCHQ, the Government’s communications network 
at Cheltenham, the Cyber Security Operations Centre is part of a new government 
strategy on cyber security.
http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/the_web/article6575522.ece

British intelligence agencies to step up security over cyber-attack threats
Intelligence agencies led by GCHQ, the government's electronic spy centre, are 
to step up operations against a growing threat of cyber-attacks, the government 
announced today as part of an updated "national security strategy".
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/jun/25/cyber-crime-hacking-gchq-security

COMMENT: Cyber armies are gearing up in the cold war of the web
A major online attack could bring a country to its knees. Nato's hawks back a 
strategy that threatens cybergeddon
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jun/25/cybercrime-nato-cold-war

U.K. Hires Hackers to Secure Cyberspace
Britain is hiring former computer hackers to join a new security unit aimed at 
protecting cyberspace from foreign spies, thieves and terrorists, the country's 
terrorism minister said.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124592308973152825.html

Net nasties caught in AUSTRAC web
Online dating scams, auction website rip-offs, drug trafficking, tax evasion, 
illegal immigrants and large-scale identity fraud are among a raft of crimes 
detected during routine anti-money laundering monitoring over the past year.
http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,25689374-15306,00.html

Microsoft Debuts Free Antivirus Software Beta
Microsoft on Tuesday released a beta version of its new free anti-virus 
offering, Microsoft Security Essentials (a.k.a "Morro"). My review, in short: 
the program is a fast, easy to use and unobtrusive new addition to the stable 
of free anti-virus options available today.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/06/microsoft_debuts_free_antiviru.html

To track a threat: Inside the FBI Internet Tip Line [news release]
Tip number 2136079 flashed on one of our Submit a Crime Tip computer screens 
January 12, 2009, eight days before the inauguration of Barack Obama: “I’m 
going to assassinate the new president of the United States of America,” the 
message said in all capital letters, followed by hundreds of exclamation marks. 
And there was a P.S.: “YOU HAVE 48 HOURS TO STOP IT FROM HAPPENING….”
http://www.fbi.gov/page2/june09/tips_062609.html

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PRIVACY
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Facebook puts privacy controls in users' hands
Facebook Inc. yesterday moved to give its users more control over who can see 
their postings on the site. The social networking powerhouse launched a beta 
version of its updated Facebook Publisher tool, which adds a privacy control 
feature designed to let users pick and choose who can see their posts.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9134824
http://pcworld.idg.com.au/article/308976/

Facebook hires lobbyists to push privacy agenda
Facebook is hiring lobbyists to push its agenda on internet privacy and data 
sharing in Brussels and Washington, as the social networking site attempts to 
increase its influence with authorities around the world.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/jun/26/facebook-lobby-privacy

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CENSORSHIP
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China's internet censors: Dammed if you do
The internet is full of stuff of which China’s government disapproves. Yet 
there are 300m Chinese internet-users. Keeping the two apart has embroiled the 
Chinese authorities in a long cat-and-mouse struggle. Service-providers and 
internet cafés are closely supervised, and a wide array of filtering mechanisms 
already overlays the national internet architecture. A fresh initiative goes 
one step further. From July 1st every personal computer sold in China will have 
to come with new filtering software called Green Dam Youth Escort.
http://www.economist.com/world/asia/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13917484

China's Internet filter rules draw WTO complaints
Countries at the World Trade Organisation complained on Friday about China's 
proposed Internet filter rules which the United States deemed "draconian" and 
the European Union urged it to scrap.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE55P4K720090627
http://in.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idINIndia-40631020090626

Companies Appeal to China to Drop Web Filter Plan [AP]
Global business groups have made an unusual direct appeal to Chinese Premier 
Wen Jiabao to scrap an order for PC makers to supply controversial Internet 
filtering software, citing security and privacy concerns.
http://nytimes.com/aponline/2009/06/27/business/AP-AS-China-Internet.html

Big Business Groups Complain to China's Premier
An international group of business associations that includes most of the 
world's major technology companies submitted a letter to Chinese Premier Wen 
Jiabao urging the government to scrap a requirement that personal computers 
come with Internet-filtering software.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124599434995459155.html

China Expands Clampdown Online
The Chinese Health Ministry ordered sharp restrictions Thursday on Internet 
access to medical research papers on sexual subjects, the latest move in what 
it calls an anti-pornography campaign that many China experts see as a 
harbinger of a broader crackdown on freedom of expression and dissent.
http://nytimes.com/2009/06/26/world/asia/26china.html

U.S. Trade Officials Urge China to Revoke PC Rule
U.S. trade officials called on China to revoke an order for personal computers 
to be shipped with Web-filtering software, the highest-level U.S. complaint yet 
against the rule, as the two superpowers spar over a host of trade and security 
issues.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124584251393346953.html

U.S. Objects to China's Web Filtering
The Obama administration lodged a formal protest on Wednesday with the Chinese 
government over its plan to force all computers sold in China to come with 
software that blocks access to certain Web sites.
http://nytimes.com/2009/06/25/world/asia/25censor.html

Report: Threats made to maker of China filtering [AP]
The Chinese manufacturer of Internet-filtering software that must be 
distributed with all new computers next week has received death threats, state 
media said Wednesday.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/06/24/financial/f075348D03.DTL

Google chief: Iran can't control the net
The Google chief executive, Eric Schmidt, said today that he hopes that clips 
of the Iranian election protests posted on YouTube, allowing people in other 
countries to keep up with developments despite the government's media 
censorship, have helped to lessen the retribution meted out by the authorities.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/jun/26/google-iran-eric-schmidt

U.S. Senators Push Digital Code of Conduct
In the wake of the disputed Iranian election, American Internet companies 
including Facebook and Twitter have given Iranians an avenue to voice their 
opinions and to break through the wall of censorship their embattled government 
has built around the country's traditional media. Now those companies --or 
others aspiring to help--may be given a boost from Uncle Sam.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/25/digital-code-iran-technology-business-mccain.html

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GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC POLICY
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Australian broadband law may hit utility companies
Energy, telecommunications and water companies could be forced to hand over 
confidential information to the Federal Government under the first piece of 
legislation in the national broadband network process.
http://business.theage.com.au/business/broadband-law-may-hit-utility-companies-20090626-d014.html
http://business.smh.com.au/business/broadband-rules-revised-20090626-czty.html

US Senators Target Iran With Tech Bills
Sens. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., will soon introduce 
legislation to sanction any company that sells sensitive technology aiding the 
Iranian regime in monitoring or blocking the Internet connections or cellular 
phone conversations of protesters. The bill, which will be filed in the coming 
days, would require the Obama administration to identify foreign firms that 
export certain equipment to Iran and those companies would be barred from 
applying for contracts with the U.S. government, or renewing expiring ones, 
unless they first terminated those exports.
http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2009/06/senators-target-iran-with-tech.php

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MISCELLANEOUS
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The greening of tech packaging
Before Microsoft announced Windows 7 pricing, the company detailed earlier this 
week how it plans to package the operating system.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10273088-17.html

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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ACMA: Who says Aussie comms services are bad?
Most Australians are satisfied with their communications services, said the 
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
http://www.crn.com.au/News/148628,acma-who-says-aussie-comms-services-are-bad.aspx

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ARRESTS/COURT CASES FOR CHILD PORN
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Tennessee man charged in 'virtual pornography' case
A Tennessee man is facing charges of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor 
for what authorities say are three pictures -- none of them featuring an actual 
child's body.
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/06/24/virtual.child.porn/

Man found with millions of child porn images [AFP]
A Canadian suspected of heading a North American paedophilia ring has been 
arrested in Mexico in possession of four million photographs and videos of 
children shown naked or striking suggestive poses.
http://www.smh.com.au/world/man-found-with-millions-of-child-porn-images-20090627-d07v.html

au: Five charged over internet child porn [AAP]
Five men have been charged with child pornography related offences following 
raids in central Queensland.
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/five-charged-over-internet-child-porn-20090626-czow.html

Greece arrests 20 for online child pornography
Police have arrested 20 people suspected of spreading child pornography via the 
internet, authorities announced on Wednesday (June 24th).
http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/newsbriefs/setimes/newsbriefs/2009/06/25/nb-08

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