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> -----Original Message----- > From: Jon O . [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 10. lokakuuta 2001 19:19 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [DMCA_discuss] Redhat issues SSSCA Alert > > > > http://www.redhat.com/opensourcenow/article2.html > > LEGISLATIVE ALERT: SSSCA - Security Systems Standards and > Certification Act > > There is a new bill on its way to congress that could have a > drastic effect on copyright law and the technology we use > every day--including open source software. > > The Security Systems Standards and Certification Act, or > SSSCA, was originated by Senator Fritz Hollings > (Dem.-S.Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee. > > It requires that all hardware and software, referred to as > "digital interactive technology or services" must incorporate > certified security technology used in conjunction with > copyrighted material. > > Essentially, all devices and software that fall into this > vague definition of digital interactive technology will have > to include encryption so it can't be copied. This could > include VCR tapes, compact discs, and the devices that run > them, as well as computers and open source software. > > The act would make it illegal to: > > Remove or alter the security technology. > Transmit content where the security technology has been > modified or removed. > Manufacture or distribute any digital device or software that > does not incorporate the technology. > > http://www.redhat.com/opensourcenow/article2.html
