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Lawsuit Tied To Bank Gmail Error Can’t Be Secret

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Lawsuit Tied To Bank Gmail Error Can’t Be Secret, Judge Says

A lawsuit seeking to identify a Gmail user who accidentally received confidential bank information must proceed in public.
A bank’s effort to prevent the disclosure of information about a data breach arising from an errant Gmail message has been rejected by a federal judge in San Jose, California.
“An attempt by a bank to shield information about an unauthorized disclosure of confidential customer information until it can determine whether or not that information has been further disclosed and/or misused does not constitute a compelling reason that overrides the public’s common law right of access to court filings,” the judge said in his ruling. Read more at www.informationweek.com
 

Legislation Is Restricting Community Internet Access

New UK research shows that laws tackling illegal use of open wireless Internet connections also restrict community attempts to share wireless.

Amplify’d from www.sciencedaily.com

Legislation Is Restricting Internet Access, Expert Warns

ScienceDaily (Aug. 14, 2009) — Laws aimed at tackling illegal use of wireless Internet connections are restricting attempts to increase broadband access, according to newly published research.

“Shared Internet access has potential social benefits, but it’s harder to encourage people to take part if the legalities are unclear. Furthermore, local communities trying to use wireless access to extend connectivity have faced objections from established industries that this is anti-competitive or a breach of contract.
“Malicious hacking and phone fraud should of course continue to be crimes but if wifi sharing is to be encouraged and properly regulated this is an inappropriate use of the law. Read more at www.sciencedaily.com