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> > EFFector Vol. 23, No. 14 June 1, 2010 editor@eff.org
>
> A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
> ISSN 1062-9424
>
> effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
> desired change.
>
> : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . :
>
> In our 536th issue:
>
> * ACTION ALERT: THE ANTI-COUNTERFEITING TRADE AGREEMENT
> (ACTA) -- ALLEGEDLY CONCEIVED TO REDUCE THE FLOW OF FAKE
> PHYSICAL GOODS ACROSS BORDERS -- IS A SHAM! ACTA could,
> in reality, cut people off of the Internet, turn ISPs into
> copyright cops, and create a global framework that puts
> severe restrictions on innovation. Use the link below
> to see if your member of Congress is on the appropriate
> committee. Then tell him or her not to be fooled by this
> chicanery and demand that ACTA be limited to addressing
> international counterfeiting.
>
> To take action on ACTA:
> http://action.eff.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&id=451
>
> * EFF HAS TAKEN FACEBOOK TO TASK FOR PUSHING USERS INTO
> UNPRECEDENTED OVERSHARING, joined by a concerned chorus of
> privacy-conscious users. In response to the firestorm of
> criticism, Facebook announced a series of privacy changes
> to the social networking site last week. The changes are
> improvements, and users should make the most of the new
> privacy controls, but there are still critical privacy
> gaps that Facebook should address.
>
> For an in-depth analysis of the Facebook privacy changes:
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/facebooks-new-privacy-improvements-are-p...
>
> For a step-by-step guide to the new privacy options:
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/more-privacy-facebook-new-privacy-controls
>
> For the Bill of Privacy Rights for Social Network Users:
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/bill-privacy-rights-social-network-users
>
> For a round-up of reactions to the privacy changes:
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/facebook-privacy-changes-inspire-praise-...
>
> : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . :
>
> EFF Updates
>
> * Google Launches Encrypted Search
> Encrypted search improves user privacy by protecting
> against various forms of electronic eavesdropping.
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/google-launches-encrypted-search
>
> * Google's Open Wi-Fi Privacy Mistake Must Be the Last
> Google's inadvertent collection of unencrypted Wi-Fi data
> using Google Street View cars is a rookie mistake and a
> wake-up call for users to beef up their use of encryption
> on open Wi-Fi.
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/time-google-grow-make-open-wi-fi-privacy...
>
> * EFF Seeks Attorneys to Help Alleged Movie Downloaders
> Are you an attorney licensed to practice law in the
> United States? If you are, EFF needs your help to fight
> spamigation.
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/eff-seeks-attorneys-help-alleged-movie-d...
>
> * EFF Adds to Massive Archive of Government Records
> Almost 200 FOIA requests and over a dozen lawsuits
> have netted us a treasure trove of government records
> on surveillance, contracts with Google, travelers'
> complaints, and more.
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/eff-adds-thousands-of-pages-to-document-...
>
> * Judge Shields Identity of Critic Facing Baseless Lawsuit
> EFF successfully defended the free speech rights of a
> user facing a bogus lawsuit from a company criticized on
> a Yahoo! message board.
> http://www.eff.org/press/archives/2010/05/18
>
> : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . :
>
> Announcements
>
> * EFF's DEF CON 18 Getaway Contest Update!
>
> Eighty-one participants have raised approximately $2500
> so far in EFF's DEF CON 18 Getaway Contest! This week
> the Holy Handgrenades team remains in first place with
> a $600 total, followed by Nodes with $500 and individual
> contestant Evan Keiser with $65. It's still anyone's game,
> so you're not too late to join the fun!
>
> Register for the DEF CON 18 Getaway Contest today and
> receive a personalized referral link. Send the link to
> your friends and family, and tell them why they should
> support EFF. The contestant(s) to raise the most money
> for EFF between now and June 30, 2010, will win:
>
> - two DEF CON 18 Human badges;
> - a standard room at the Riviera Hotel for the nights of
> July 29-31;
> - two tickets to the Vegas 2.0 Party at the Top of the
> Riv on July 29;
> - two tickets to the iSEC Partners Party, location and
> date TBD; and
> - two badges to the Ninja Networks Party, location TBD,
> on July 31.
>
> There are prizes for second and third place winners,
> as well. Visit www.eff.org/defcon for more information
> and official contest rules. Contact contest@eff.org with
> any questions. See you in Sin City!
>
> * Help EFF Go to SouthEast LinuxFest!
>
> EFF is looking for donations of airline miles, flight
> vouchers, and hotel points for travel to SouthEast
> LinuxFest in Spartanburg, SC, as well as other conferences
> and speaking engagements. If you have enough airline miles
> for a free ticket and would like to send an EFF staffer
> to a conference, let us know, and we will help you with
> the process of making the reservation. Please note that
> at this time we are unable to combine miles from multiple
> individuals. We are also looking for hotel rewards points
> to help reduce our overall travel costs.
>
> As a thanks for your donation, we can offer a free
> membership and a mention in EFFector (if you'd
> like). Please contact aaron@eff.org if you can help!
>
> * EFF Seeking Staff Intellectual Property Attorney
>
> Dream job alert: EFF is seeking an intellectual property
> staff attorney for its legal team. Responsibilities
> include litigation, public speaking, media outreach,
> plus legislative and regulatory advocacy, all in
> connection with a variety of intellectual property and
> high technology matters.
>
> Qualified candidates should have at least four years of
> legal experience, with knowledge in patent law and at
> least one other IP specialty (copyright, trademark, trade
> secret). Litigation experience is required, including
> significant experience managing cases, both overall case
> strategy and day-to-day projects and deadlines. Candidates
> should have good communication skills and interest
> in working with a team of highly motivated lawyers and
> activists in a hard-working nonprofit environment. Strong
> writing and analytical skills as well as the ability to
> be self-motivated and focused are essential. Tech savvy
> and familiarity with Internet civil liberties and high
> tech public interest issues preferred. This position is
> based in San Francisco.
>
> Interested applicants should submit a resume, writing
> sample, and references to ipjob@eff.org.
>
> * EFF Seeking Webmaster
>
> EFF is seeking a full-time webmaster to start
> immediately. This person will be responsible for
> managing content and building web features on eff.org,
> and helping to build and maintain EFF's web initiatives
> and campaigns. The environment is fast-paced; the work
> is cutting-edge. A love of technology and familiarity
> with related civil liberties issues is a must.
>
> The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience
> in web development, including:
>
> * Standards-compliant XHTML/CSS markup
> * Web scripting languages: PHP, Javascript
> * Open-source web server technologies: Unix, Apache, etc.
> *Graphics production, editing and optimization
> * An eye for clean user-centric web design and layout
> * Organizing and keeping track of large amounts of complex
> web content
>
> Additional familiarity with any of the following is
> a plus:
> * Drupal CMS theming and development
> * Subversion (or similar concurrent versioning system)
> * MySQL
> * Writing blog posts, press releases, web content, etc.
>
> Salary $45,000-$50,000 with benefits. To apply, send a
> cover letter and your resume with links to some samples of
> your work to webjob@eff.org. Please send these materials
> in a non-proprietary format. No phone calls please!
>
> The job is based out of EFF's offices in San Francisco,
> CA. Applicants must live in or be able to relocate to
> the area.
>
> : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . :
>
> * Administrivia
>
> EFFector is published by:
> The Electronic Frontier Foundation
> 454 Shotwell Street
> San Francisco CA 94110-1914 USA
> +1 415 436 9333 (voice)
> +1 415 436 9993 (fax)
> http://www.eff.org/
>
> Editor:
> Richard Esguerra, EFF Activist
> richard@eff.org
>
> Membership & donation queries:
> membership@eff.org
>
> General EFF, legal, policy, or online resources queries:
> information@eff.org
>
> Reproduction of this publication in electronic media
> is encouraged. Signed articles do not necessarily
> represent the views of EFF. To reproduce signed articles
> individually, please contact the authors for their
> express permission.
>
> Press releases and EFF announcements & articles may be
> reproduced individually at will.
>
> Current and back issues of EFFector are available via
> the Web at:
> http://www.eff.org/effector/
>
> email address:
> http://action.eff.org/addresschange
>
> This newsletter is printed on 100% recycled electrons.
>
> EFF appreciates your support and respects your privacy.
> http://www.eff.org/policy
>
Http://TheFresh.IT
StoneAgeMag.Com Begin forwarded message:
> > EFFector Vol. 23, No. 14 June 1, 2010 editor@eff.org
>
> A Publication of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
> ISSN 1062-9424
>
> effector: n, Computer Sci. A device for producing a
> desired change.
>
> : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . :
>
> In our 536th issue:
>
> * ACTION ALERT: THE ANTI-COUNTERFEITING TRADE AGREEMENT
> (ACTA) -- ALLEGEDLY CONCEIVED TO REDUCE THE FLOW OF FAKE
> PHYSICAL GOODS ACROSS BORDERS -- IS A SHAM! ACTA could,
> in reality, cut people off of the Internet, turn ISPs into
> copyright cops, and create a global framework that puts
> severe restrictions on innovation. Use the link below
> to see if your member of Congress is on the appropriate
> committee. Then tell him or her not to be fooled by this
> chicanery and demand that ACTA be limited to addressing
> international counterfeiting.
>
> To take action on ACTA:
> http://action.eff.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&id=451
>
> * EFF HAS TAKEN FACEBOOK TO TASK FOR PUSHING USERS INTO
> UNPRECEDENTED OVERSHARING, joined by a concerned chorus of
> privacy-conscious users. In response to the firestorm of
> criticism, Facebook announced a series of privacy changes
> to the social networking site last week. The changes are
> improvements, and users should make the most of the new
> privacy controls, but there are still critical privacy
> gaps that Facebook should address.
>
> For an in-depth analysis of the Facebook privacy changes:
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/facebooks-new-privacy-improvements-are-p...
>
> For a step-by-step guide to the new privacy options:
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/more-privacy-facebook-new-privacy-controls
>
> For the Bill of Privacy Rights for Social Network Users:
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/bill-privacy-rights-social-network-users
>
> For a round-up of reactions to the privacy changes:
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/facebook-privacy-changes-inspire-praise-...
>
> : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . :
>
> EFF Updates
>
> * Google Launches Encrypted Search
> Encrypted search improves user privacy by protecting
> against various forms of electronic eavesdropping.
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/google-launches-encrypted-search
>
> * Google's Open Wi-Fi Privacy Mistake Must Be the Last
> Google's inadvertent collection of unencrypted Wi-Fi data
> using Google Street View cars is a rookie mistake and a
> wake-up call for users to beef up their use of encryption
> on open Wi-Fi.
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/time-google-grow-make-open-wi-fi-privacy...
>
> * EFF Seeks Attorneys to Help Alleged Movie Downloaders
> Are you an attorney licensed to practice law in the
> United States? If you are, EFF needs your help to fight
> spamigation.
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/eff-seeks-attorneys-help-alleged-movie-d...
>
> * EFF Adds to Massive Archive of Government Records
> Almost 200 FOIA requests and over a dozen lawsuits
> have netted us a treasure trove of government records
> on surveillance, contracts with Google, travelers'
> complaints, and more.
> http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/05/eff-adds-thousands-of-pages-to-document-...
>
> * Judge Shields Identity of Critic Facing Baseless Lawsuit
> EFF successfully defended the free speech rights of a
> user facing a bogus lawsuit from a company criticized on
> a Yahoo! message board.
> http://www.eff.org/press/archives/2010/05/18
>
> : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . :
>
> Announcements
>
> * EFF's DEF CON 18 Getaway Contest Update!
>
> Eighty-one participants have raised approximately $2500
> so far in EFF's DEF CON 18 Getaway Contest! This week
> the Holy Handgrenades team remains in first place with
> a $600 total, followed by Nodes with $500 and individual
> contestant Evan Keiser with $65. It's still anyone's game,
> so you're not too late to join the fun!
>
> Register for the DEF CON 18 Getaway Contest today and
> receive a personalized referral link. Send the link to
> your friends and family, and tell them why they should
> support EFF. The contestant(s) to raise the most money
> for EFF between now and June 30, 2010, will win:
>
> - two DEF CON 18 Human badges;
> - a standard room at the Riviera Hotel for the nights of
> July 29-31;
> - two tickets to the Vegas 2.0 Party at the Top of the
> Riv on July 29;
> - two tickets to the iSEC Partners Party, location and
> date TBD; and
> - two badges to the Ninja Networks Party, location TBD,
> on July 31.
>
> There are prizes for second and third place winners,
> as well. Visit www.eff.org/defcon for more information
> and official contest rules. Contact contest@eff.org with
> any questions. See you in Sin City!
>
> * Help EFF Go to SouthEast LinuxFest!
>
> EFF is looking for donations of airline miles, flight
> vouchers, and hotel points for travel to SouthEast
> LinuxFest in Spartanburg, SC, as well as other conferences
> and speaking engagements. If you have enough airline miles
> for a free ticket and would like to send an EFF staffer
> to a conference, let us know, and we will help you with
> the process of making the reservation. Please note that
> at this time we are unable to combine miles from multiple
> individuals. We are also looking for hotel rewards points
> to help reduce our overall travel costs.
>
> As a thanks for your donation, we can offer a free
> membership and a mention in EFFector (if you'd
> like). Please contact aaron@eff.org if you can help!
>
> * EFF Seeking Staff Intellectual Property Attorney
>
> Dream job alert: EFF is seeking an intellectual property
> staff attorney for its legal team. Responsibilities
> include litigation, public speaking, media outreach,
> plus legislative and regulatory advocacy, all in
> connection with a variety of intellectual property and
> high technology matters.
>
> Qualified candidates should have at least four years of
> legal experience, with knowledge in patent law and at
> least one other IP specialty (copyright, trademark, trade
> secret). Litigation experience is required, including
> significant experience managing cases, both overall case
> strategy and day-to-day projects and deadlines. Candidates
> should have good communication skills and interest
> in working with a team of highly motivated lawyers and
> activists in a hard-working nonprofit environment. Strong
> writing and analytical skills as well as the ability to
> be self-motivated and focused are essential. Tech savvy
> and familiarity with Internet civil liberties and high
> tech public interest issues preferred. This position is
> based in San Francisco.
>
> Interested applicants should submit a resume, writing
> sample, and references to ipjob@eff.org.
>
> * EFF Seeking Webmaster
>
> EFF is seeking a full-time webmaster to start
> immediately. This person will be responsible for
> managing content and building web features on eff.org,
> and helping to build and maintain EFF's web initiatives
> and campaigns. The environment is fast-paced; the work
> is cutting-edge. A love of technology and familiarity
> with related civil liberties issues is a must.
>
> The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience
> in web development, including:
>
> * Standards-compliant XHTML/CSS markup
> * Web scripting languages: PHP, Javascript
> * Open-source web server technologies: Unix, Apache, etc.
> *Graphics production, editing and optimization
> * An eye for clean user-centric web design and layout
> * Organizing and keeping track of large amounts of complex
> web content
>
> Additional familiarity with any of the following is
> a plus:
> * Drupal CMS theming and development
> * Subversion (or similar concurrent versioning system)
> * MySQL
> * Writing blog posts, press releases, web content, etc.
>
> Salary $45,000-$50,000 with benefits. To apply, send a
> cover letter and your resume with links to some samples of
> your work to webjob@eff.org. Please send these materials
> in a non-proprietary format. No phone calls please!
>
> The job is based out of EFF's offices in San Francisco,
> CA. Applicants must live in or be able to relocate to
> the area.
>
> : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . : . :
>
> * Administrivia
>
> EFFector is published by:
> The Electronic Frontier Foundation
> 454 Shotwell Street
> San Francisco CA 94110-1914 USA
> +1 415 436 9333 (voice)
> +1 415 436 9993 (fax)
> http://www.eff.org/
>
> Editor:
> Richard Esguerra, EFF Activist
> richard@eff.org
>
> Membership & donation queries:
> membership@eff.org
>
> General EFF, legal, policy, or online resources queries:
> information@eff.org
>
> Reproduction of this publication in electronic media
> is encouraged. Signed articles do not necessarily
> represent the views of EFF. To reproduce signed articles
> individually, please contact the authors for their
> express permission.
>
> Press releases and EFF announcements & articles may be
> reproduced individually at will.
>
> Current and back issues of EFFector are available via
> the Web at:
> http://www.eff.org/effector/
>
> email address:
> http://action.eff.org/addresschange
>
> This newsletter is printed on 100% recycled electrons.
>
> EFF appreciates your support and respects your privacy.
> http://www.eff.org/policy
>
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