Here's a couple of more items from the archives:
There's an interesting piece on identity theft insurance, some notes on webcasting royalties, the eldred case, and finally, a presentation by Lawrence Lessig.
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First, an old article on what was then (and still is now) becoming a bigger problem every day; identity theft. From SANS Newsbites: (the link is expired, but the comments are still relevant)
26 August 2002 - Identity Theft Insurance
Identity theft insurance will usually cover expenses incurred by those who have to endure the ordeal of identity theft. Victims often need to take time away from work to deal with banks, credit card companies and other concerns. The policy is usually available as a rider on homeowner's insurance. (link)
[Editor's Note (Schultz): I'd dispute any notion that infosec insurance sales are doing all that well, but I'd be willing to bet that identity theft insurance will be popular. Identity theft is simply too prevalent already, it results in terrible inconvenience for the victim, and it can be purchased as a rider to a home insurance policy---how perfect!]
Next, anyone remember the big fuss over webcasting rates? Some say the webcasters won, but that's ignoring the fact that really, non-profit webcasters shouldn't be paying anything at all. We (the US) had the opportunity to turn webcasting into legalized pirate radio, but the major radio interests and record labels won out.
Finally, here's a presentation by famed copyright law expert Lawrence Lessig. Although he lost the Eldred case, he is still a major force for change in copyright, through his personal weblog and the Creative Commons project. The presentation itself is a insightful look at how copyright has changed (and eroded freedom and the advancement of the arts & sciences) over the years. From its original 13 or 26 year term to now 90+ years, copyright is in danger of becoming what it was originally designed to prevent: a right of perpetual ownership of information.
On a related note, I will be working on adding a creative commons license to my websites soon.
