Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 15:42:38 -0400 From: Steve Klein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Automated Copyright Notice System
Vivendi Universal Entertainment and Universal Music Group have developed a software solution to automatically disable net access for people accused of illegally sharing copyrighted material.
According to the description found here: <http://news.com.com/2100-1027_3-5194341.html?tag=macintouch> the software, called ACNS (Automated Copyright Notice System) would be run by universities. When a notice of copyright infringement is received, the system automatically cuts off network access for the accused.
The ACNS software is open source. The claims of infringement are submitted in a special XML-format, also open source.
There is no apparent attempt to verify the accuracy of the claim. Which means that presumably anyone can be denied net access simply by accusing them of piracy. RISKS aplenty.
Steve Klein, Phone (248) YOUR-MAC-EXPERT (or 248-968-7622)
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