Entries tagged with: Deep Packet Inspection
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Following EPIC FOIA Request, Homeland Security Releases Privacy Study of Cybersecurity Project
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Office has released an unclassified version of the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for the Initiative Three Exercise, a pilot exercise for the classified cybersecurity tool known as "EINSTEIN 3." EINSTEIN 3 is the...
European Commission Takes Action Against UK, Deep Packet Inspection
The European Commission announced that the UK government has failed to comply with Europe's ePrivacy Directive and Data Protection Directive. European laws state that EU countries must ensure the confidentiality of electronic communications by prohibiting unlawful interception and surveillance. The...
Public Knowledge, EPIC, Other Public Interest Groups Urge FCC to Ensure Open Internet
EPIC has signed on to a letter from Public Knowledge to the Federal Communications Commission supporting the FCC's decision to begin public proceedings on preserving an open internet. EPIC joins many other public interest groups who have also expressed support...
Office of Legal Counsel Reaffirms Legality of Einstein 2.0
The Office of Legal Counsel has released two opinions regarding Einstein 2.0, the federal cyber-security initiative that monitors network activity. The Bush administration opinion concluded that Einstein 2.0 complied with the Constitution and applicable federal laws, provided that users are...
EPIC Calls on FCC to Continue Privacy Commitments for Broadband Deployment
In response to a request from the Federal Communication Commission concerning the future of the US Broadband Infrastructure, EPIC urged the FCC to secure the privacy interests of consumers and Internet users. EPIC recommended the Commission desist from collecting personal...
EPIC Urges Privacy Protections for Government's Use of Social Media
The DHS Privacy Office is seeking public comments on developing best practices on the government's use of social media. EPIC submitted comments on the benefits, issues and privacy best practices. EPIC recommended Privacy Act protections to the data collected, prohibit...
European Commission Seeks to Protect Internet Privacy
Following complaints about Phorm's Deep Packet Inspection Technology with UK internet service providers, the European Commission has opened a formal investigation. The EU e-Privacy and Data Protection Directives protect the confidentiality of communications by prohibiting interception and surveillance without the...
FCC Proposes Nationwide Broadband Expansion, Seeks Public Comments on Privacy Safeguards
Today, the Federal Communications Commission announced that it will develop a plan to expand broadband access. The plan will attempt to "ensure that every American has access to broadband capability," and will be submitted to Congress in February 2010. The...
