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These policy debates hosted in conjunction with the Congressional Internet Caucus examine the latest technology issues before Congressional lawmakers including digital copyright protection, safety, security and privacy on the Internet, wireless and broadband issues, e-surveillance, and more. Subscribe to this podcast to hear the critical issues being debated in Congress that affect the technology revolution.

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Cyber Security Threat Assessment

Given the constantly evolving nature of cyber threats, the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee will host a broad educational briefing to provide a Cyber Security Threat Assessment. The threat assessment is designed to show the nature of the cyber security threat; how it has matured, how the capabilities of attackers have evolved, what our vulnerabilities are and how cyber attacks are organized. The Threat Assessment covers a broad array of sectors and breaks down the nuances in thre...

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Internet-Based Pharmacies: Protecting Children from the Sale of Controlled Substances Online

A critical Senate hearing explored children's access to controlled substances via unlicensed online pharmacies. The hearing, and related legislative proposals, reflects the current research exposing children's addiction problems and the myriad pharmaceutical sites operating online. The Internet community believes this issue is vital in their efforts to protect children online. This briefing featured Internet industry experts representing those parties that are on the frontlines of protecting chi...

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Internet Taxation: How Long Should the Moratorium Last?

The Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee facilitated an interesting discussion between state and local tax experts and Internet industry stakeholders. One of the key debates centered around the extension duration: A period of years or permanently? Our panel of Internet tax policy experts discussed the pros and cons of this issue....

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A Transatlantic Dialogue on the Digital Economy

An intimate international Internet policy dialogue with Members of the European Parliament's Internet Foundation, the EU counterpart to the Congressional Internet Caucus. The EU delegation was represented by the Honourable Piia-Noora Kauppi (Finnish MEP), the Honourable Bill Newton-Dunn (British MEP), and the Honourable Peter Skinner (British MEP). Discussion topics included issues related to Internet governance, Net neutrality, and patents....

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[ Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:05:00 EDT ]

Just The Facts About Online Youth Victimization

Just The Facts About Online Youth Victimization...

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How has technology and the Internet changed the way we connect, contribute, and communicate?

How has technology and the Internet changed the way we connect, contribute, and communicate?...

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[ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:05:00 EDT ]

Patents: A Look Ahead to the Future

Patents: A Look Ahead to the Future...

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[ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:04:00 EDT ]

Academic Discussion on "Net Neutrality?"

Academic Discussion on "Net Neutrality?"...

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[ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:03:00 EDT ]

Can Green Energy Save the Internet?

Can Green Energy Save the Internet?...

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[ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:02:00 EDT ]

Child Safety on Web 2.0: Who Should Protect Our Kids?

Child Safety on Web 2.0: Who Should Protect Our Kids?...

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[ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:01:00 EDT ]

Borders and Internet Governance: Challenges for Businesses Operating Abroad

Borders and Internet Governance: Challenges for Businesses Operating Abroad...

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[ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:00:00 EDT ]

Radio Frequency in Document Identification Roundtable Discussion On Passports, Real ID, and Other Digital IDs

Human identification documents are going digital -- and many are going wireless using radio frequency technologies. From border crossing documents to federal government ID cards, the U.S. government is bringing human identification into the digital age. This RFID Roundtable discussed the various digital document identification projects underway and explored the policy balancing inherent in issuing these radio frequency-enabled credentials....

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[ Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:51:00 EDT ]

Warehousing Consumers' Online Travels To Catch Child Predators and Terrorists: Privacy Implications?

Expected legislation in Congress would require Web sites and Internet service providers to retain the records of their customers' online activities for a period of time -- often referred to as "data retention." Law enforcement officials, including the Department of Justice and most state attorneys general, are proponents of such data warehousing to aid in law enforcement attempts to apprehend terrorists and child predators. Many privacy advocates oppose legislation because of the potential risks...

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[ Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:30:00 EDT ]

Should Congress Decree Social Networking and Chat Sites Teen-Free Zones?

Numerous Congressional hearings have probed whether chat rooms, social networking sites and chat services present a danger to children and teens. The House passed the Deleting Online Predators Act (DOPA) that requires schools and libraries to block teens' access to such sites. Further, some policymakers have proposed requiring such sites to block access to teens outright. The panel explored whether these sites inherently present a danger to teens worthy of such measures and whether such mandates...

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[ Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:31:00 EDT ]

Content Ratings for the Web? Legislating a "Sexually Explicit" Label for Web Sites

Should Congress require U.S. Web sites to display a government rating label for pages that include "sexually-explicit" material? Several bills are moving through Congress that would create a government warning label for such content. Panelists debated the impact of this proposal....

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[ Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:00:00 EDT ]

Transatlantic Dialogue on the Digital Economy

The Internet Caucus Advisory Committee, Transatlantic Policy Network, and European Internet Foundation teamed up to host A Transatlantic Dialogue on the Digital Economy...

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[ Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:00:00 EDT ]

Policymakers' Guide to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Roundtable Discussion on Opportunities and Challenges

The Internet Caucus Advisory Committee hosted a roundtable discussion focusing on RFID technology....

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[ Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:50:00 EDT ]

Legislating Network Neutrality - Necessary?

The Internet Caucus Advisory Committee hosted a discussion focusing on the legislative proposals percolating in Congress on so-called "Network Neutrality." No fewer than six House and Senate bills are circulating in Congress that in some way address this amorphous policy question....

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[ Fri, 9 Jun 2006 13:00:00 EDT ]

Tracking Wireless Location Privacy: Who Knows Where You Are?

Variations of location-based services offer consumers the convenience of mapping their daily commute from their automobile, finding nearby restaurants using their mobile phone, or locating and tracking friends from social networks. ...

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[ Wed, 17 May 2006 14:15:00 EDT ]

State of the Net Conference 2006: On the Internet, Can/Should Everyone Be A Publisher?

Breakout Session: On the Internet, Can/Should Everyone Be A Publisher?...

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[ Fri, 5 May 2006 16:15:00 EDT ]

State of the Net Conference 2006: Living Our Lives Online: Are We (and the Net) Ready?

General Session: Trust, Privacy&Security...

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[ Fri, 5 May 2006 16:15:00 EDT ]

Internet Caucus Speakers Series: Hector Ruiz, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), CEO

Hector Ruiz, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), AMD discusses the importance of technological innovation and its impact on the U.S. competitiveness agenda and the future of the technology industry....

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[ Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:30:00 EDT ]

Internet Caucus Speakers Series: Brad Smith, Microsoft General Counsel

Brad Smith, General Counsel, Microsoft discusses the need for federal privacy and security legiuslation to address growning consumer concern about the Internet....

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[ Fri, 03 Nov 2005 15:00:00 EDT ]

Global Internet Governance: Should there be an enhanced role for the U.N.?

Ambassador David Gross and Commerce Assistant Secretary Michael Gallagher briefed Congressional staff on the upcoming World Summit on Information Society happening in November in Tunis. The discussion ranged from domain adminsitration to cyber security....

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[ Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:00:00 EDT ]

Interpreting Grokster: Protecting Copyright in the the Age of Peer-to-Peer

The Supreme Court ruled in in June the copyright case MGM v. Grokster, addressing the issue of whether the creators of certain peer-to-peer programs could be held liable for the illegal downloading of copyrighted works using the software....

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[ Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:00:00 EDT ]

The U.S. PATRIOT Act and E-Surveillance

The U.S. PATRIOT Act and E-Surveillance...

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[ Thu, 30 Jun 2005 17:00:00 EDT ]

Roundtable Discussion With Councillors Kobayashi and Seko, Japanese Diet

Roundtable Discussion With Councillors Kobayashi and Seko...

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[ Wed, 05 May 2005 17:30:00 EDT ]

The Role of States and Cities in Regulating the Internet

The Role of States and Cities in Regulating the Internet...

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[ Thu, 28 Apr 2005 15:30:00 EDT ]

Blocking VoIP Calls - Foreboding Harbinger or Benign Fluke?

Blocking VoIP Calls - Foreboding Harbinger or Benign Fluke...

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[ Tue, 19 Apr 2005 13:30:00 EDT ]

McCain-Feingold in Cyberspace

McCain-Feingold in Cyberspace...

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[ Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:00:00 EDT ]

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