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Will Advances in Technology Create a Jobless Future? | MIT Technology Review
by J.C. DE MARTIN Sept. 7, 2015

Sept. 7, 2015

http://www.technologyreview.com/featuredstory/538401/who-will-own-the-robot… (Sent from my wireless device; please excuse brevity and typos (if any))

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Lessig correrà per le primarie USA- Ha raggiunto la soglia del milione di dollari.
by Fulvio Sarzana Sept. 6, 2015

Sept. 6, 2015

Il Prof Lessig correrà per le primarie negli Stati Uniti, avendo raggiunto, con un giorno di anticipo sulla scadenza fissata per il Labor Day, la soglia del milione di dollari raccolti con il crowfunding. --- Questa e-mail è stata controllata per individuare virus con Avast antivirus. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Master thesis: "Cross-Border Copyfight: European Libraries Re-Thinking the InfoSoc Directive"
by J.C. DE MARTIN Sept. 5, 2015

Sept. 5, 2015

*Cross-Border Copyfight: European Libraries Re-Thinking the InfoSoc Directive* Posted by Papers on June 2, 2015 Author: Karolina Andersdotter http://infojustice.org/archives/34528 Abstract: This master’s thesis focuses on the argumentation of library organisations and European national libraries in their contributions to the European Commission’s public consultation on the review of the EU copyright rules. This study aims to explain how the debate around copyright limitations and exceptions is constructed in library stakeholders’ contributions. The construction is explained through argumentation analysis and a theoretical framework of the relations between structural, instrumental, and discursive power. The main findings are that library stakeholders in general are strongly supportive of a EU copyright reform, arguing that democratic values as well as the EU Single Market would benefit. There are also library stakeholders who argue against legislative change, either suggesting extended collective licences, or arguing that the Member States’ sovereignity is more important than a pan-European copyright legislation. Furthermore, many library stakeholders propose either a general ”fair use” exception in EU copyright law, or adding several specific exceptions, e.g. for text and data mining, e-lending, publicly funded research openly available, and that contracts and technical protection measures cannot override limitations and exceptions. National libraries and library organisations from the Central and Eastern European Member States’ are more supportive of a copyright reform than their Western European counterparts. They do not mention licences as a possible solution. In general, the library stakeholders agree that the interoperability, exchange and cooperation in activities and projects involving several EU Member States suffers from the current copyright legislation. Full Text: Uppsala University Publications: http://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A814857&dswid=-555

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perché è lecito pubblicare un'immagine shock
by Carlo Melzi d'Eril Sept. 5, 2015

Sept. 5, 2015

Carissimi, mi permetto di segnalare un pezzetto su un tema davvero difficilissimo. Carlo http://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/mondo/2015-09-04/la-foto-bimbo-bodrum-perche… avv. Carlo Melzi d'Eril ACCMS STUDIO LEGALE via Podgora 13 20122 Milano t. +39 02 54107715 f. +39 02 54114827 <mailto:carlo.melzi@accms.it> carlo.melzi(a)accms.it carlo.melzideril(a)cert.ordineavvocatimilano.it …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Nota di riservatezza : Il presente messaggio e gli eventuali allegati contengono informazioni strettamente riservate. Esso è riservato esclusivamente al destinatario sopra indicato, il quale è l'unico autorizzato ad usarlo, copiarlo e, sotto la propria responsabilità, diffonderlo. Si segnala, a chiunque ricevesse questo messaggio per errore o comunque ne avesse conoscenza senza averne titolo, che trattenerlo o divulgarlo a persone diverse dal destinatario è proibito. Grazie.

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Wireless car updates to save billions, transform service experience, IHS predicts
by J.C. DE MARTIN Sept. 4, 2015

Sept. 4, 2015

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150904/OEM06/150909920 (Sent from my wireless device; please excuse brevity and typos (if any))

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EFF: "Finally! DOJ Reverses Course and Requires Warrants for Stingrays!"
by J.C. DE MARTIN Sept. 4, 2015

Sept. 4, 2015

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 | BY NATE CARDOZO *Finally! DOJ Reverses Course and Requires Warrants for Stingrays!* https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2015/09/finally-doj-reverses-course-and-will-… At long last, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a slew of much-needed policy changes regarding the use of cell-site simulators. Most importantly, starting today all federal law enforcement agencies—and all state and local agencies working with the federal government—will be required to obtain a search warrant supported by probable cause before they are allowed to use cell-site simulators. EFF welcomes these policy changes as long overdue. Colloquially known as “Stingrays” after Harris Corporation’s brand name for a common model, cell-site simulators masquerade as legitimate cell phone towers, tricking phones nearby into connecting to them. This allows agents to learn the unique identifying number for each phone in the area of the device and to track a phone’s location in real time. But Stingrays can get a lot more than just identifying numbers and location data—by virtue of the way they work, all mobile traffic (voice, data, and text) from every phone in the area could be routed through the Stingray, giving the operator the option to do anything from recording entire calls and texts, to selectively denying service to particular phones. Until recently, law enforcement’s use of Stingrays has been shrouded in an inexplicable and indefensible level of secrecy. At the behest of the FBI, state law enforcement agencies have been bound by non-disclosure agreements intended to shield from public scrutiny all details about the technical capabilities and even model numbers of the devices. Law enforcement has gone to extreme lengths to protect even the most basic information about them, even dropping charges rather than answering judges’ questions about them. Although today’s policy changes don’t directly affect the non-disclosure agreements already in place, the tone of the announcement, along with a clarification from May, gives us hope that more transparency is on the way. *What today’s changes do:* Federal law enforcement agents will be required to obtain a search warrant supported by probable cause prior to using a cell-site simulator in a law enforcement context. A search warrant requires a showing by the agent, under oath, that meets one of the highest standards in federal law. This incredibly important change is precisely what EFF has been asking for. Agents will only be allowed to use Stingrays in “pen register” mode, meaning the devices will collect only the basic location of the phone and the numbers of incoming and outgoing calls and texts. Agents will not be allowed to collect the content of your communications -- like your emails or text messages -- even if the cell-site simulator is capable of such collection. Finally, Agencies must delete data on users not targeted in either 24 hours or 30 days, depending on context. *What today’s changes don’t do:* The new policy isn’t law and doesn’t provide any remedy to people whose data is swept up by Stingrays operated without a warrant. Indeed, it won’t even act to keep evidence collected in violation of the policy out of court (this is known as suppression). The policy doesn’t apply to the use of Stingrays outside of the criminal investigation context. For instance, when federal agents use cell-site simulators for “national security” purposes, they won’t be required to obtain a warrant by the terms of this policy. There are two enumerated exceptions to the warrant requirement in today’s guidance. The first is the traditional “exigent circumstances” exception, common to all warrant requirements and not particularly worrisome. But the second exception listed in today’s policy for undefined “exceptional circumstances” is potentially problematic. We have no idea what that means, so we’re waiting to see if and how the exception will be used. *What more is needed:** * While we’re pleasantly surprised by this long-needed first step to bring Stingrays out of the shadows and into compliance with the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement, more is needed. First and foremost, without a statute or court decision giving this voluntary policy the force of law, there will be no consequences if law enforcement agents flout its terms and continue using Stingrays as they have—without warrants. With only this policy shielding us, there’s nothing keeping warrantless Stingray evidence out of court, and therefore nothing to deter agents from behaving badly. And finally, we need to extend this warrant requirement to all state and local law enforcement agencies around the country. Some states (such as Washington) already have such laws in place. It’s time to make the message clear to cops in all 50 states: if you want to use a Stingray, get a warrant! Files doj_cell_site_simulator_policy_9-3-15.pdf

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Crawford: "The Phone Company and the Feds — a Buddy Movie from Hell"
by J.C. DE MARTIN Sept. 3, 2015

Sept. 3, 2015

*The Phone Company and the Feds — a Buddy Movie from Hell* /For over 65 years, this private-public alliance has partnered in surveillance, changing the laws when they seemed to get in the way. Will this story ever change?/ by Susan Crawford This month’s news that AT&T has evidenced “extreme willingness to help” the NSA collect, filter, analyze, and disseminate billions of communications by Americans wasn’t particularly surprising. After all, the giant phone company has been tightly involved with America’s national security operations for decades. The obvious next question: Who will get to boss whom around? I offer three data points that may help us find an answer. […] Continua qui: https://medium.com/backchannel/the-phone-company-and-the-feds-a-buddy-movie…

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10 e 11 settembre 2015 giornate di approfondimento sul cloud a Roma con Agid
by Mauro Alovisio Sept. 3, 2015

Sept. 3, 2015

Gent.me/mi segnalo dal sito Agid http://www.agid.gov.it/notizie/2015/09/02/due-giorni-approfondimento-confro… Due giorni di approfondimento e confronto sul procurement innovativo dei servizi Cloud *da Giovedì, 10 Settembre, 2015 a Venerdì, 11 Settembre, 2015* Il 10 e l’11 settembre 2015 presso la sede dell'Agenzia per l'Italia Digitale la cerimonia di annuncio dell’aggiudicazione della gara Cloud for Europe [image: Due giorni di approfondimento e confronto sul procurement innovativo dei servizi Cloud] L’Agenzia per l’Italia Digitale, che svolge il ruolo di centrale di committenza pre-commerciale per Cloud for Europe, ospita due giornate di approfondimento sui temi del Cloud, al quale parteciperanno aziende, centri di ricerca, università e tutti i soggetti europei, pubblici e privati, interessati a sviluppo e adozione di soluzioni innovative per la realizzazione di piattaforme Cloud. L’agenda delle due giornate: *Cloud for Europe: “Results announcement ceremony” – 10:30/15:00, giovedì 10 settembre 2015* Il progetto “Cloud for Europe” verrà presentato grazie al contributo dei committenti e delle aziende fornitrici, durante la mattinata verranno annunciati i risultati e i soggetti aggiudicatari della fase I. *Cloud for Europe: “Kick off esecuzione Cloud for Europe” – 15:00/18:00, giovedì 10 settembre 2015* Sessione riservata ai fornitori e alle amministrazioni appaltanti. *Cloud for Europe: “Certification workshop” – 09:00-13:00, venerdì 11 settembre 2015* L’intera giornata sarà dedicata ad approfondire il tema della certificazione, della sicurezza, della privacy e del vendor lock-in negli ambienti Cloud. Per informazioni e accrediti: info(a)eema.org (link sends e-mail) <info(a)eema.org> Maggiori informazioni sul sito www.cloudforeurope.eu (link is external) <http://www.cloudforeurope.eu> Tag: Cloud for Europe <http://www.agid.gov.it/tags/cloud-europe> Pagina interna sull'argomento: Cloud for Europe Tender <http://www.agid.gov.it/cloudforeurope> Approfondimenti: Innovazione del mercato <http://www.agid.gov.it/agenda-digitale/innovazione-del-mercato> Cordiali saluti Mauro Alovisio

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Re: [nexa] Current Copyright Policy Tendencies in 2015 - infojustice
by Simone Aliprandi Sept. 2, 2015

Sept. 2, 2015

Cogliendo l'interessante spunto agostano di Carlo, ho fatto qualche riflessione su questa deriva verso il continuo restringimento delle libere utilizzazioni, citando anche i recenti dibattiti sulla "proteggibilità" delle posizioni dello yoga e sulla eccessiva tutela riservata al film Pixels. http://www.mysolutionpost.it/blogs/it-law/piana/2015/09/copyright-senza-con… Un cordiale saluto. -- Simone Aliprandi - http://www.aliprandi.org | http://www.array.eu

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In libreria: "Qu'est-ce que le digital labor ?"
by Antonio Casilli Sept. 1, 2015

Sept. 1, 2015

Buondì, a coloro che leggono il francese (e agli altri) ho il piacere di annunciare la pubblicazione del mio nuovo libello "Qu'est-ce que le digital labor ?", co-scritto con Dominique Cardon, per i tipi delle Editions de l'INA. Il comunicato stampa è sul sito dell'editore: http://www.institut-national-audiovisuel.fr/presse/pdf/1128.pdf E, se non vi capita di venire in Francia, il libro è disponibile su un noto marketplace: http://www.amazon.fr/dp/2869382294/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_ljB5vb0JZRWEN Chi fosse interessato a recensirlo o adottarlo come libro di testo, può richiedere una copia a: Marie Borgen (INA Institut National de l'Audiovisuel) mborgen(a)ina.fr Buona lettura, -- Antonio A. Casilli Associate Professor, Telecom ParisTech Research Fellow Edgar-Morin Center (EHESS)

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