Tech Policy From The Hill

By Congressional Internet Caucus Academy

The Congressional Internet Caucus Academy works to educate policymakers on critical Internet policy issues. With funding and logistical support from the Internet Education Foundation, the Internet Cau... more

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October 13, 2017 Hacking: What Color Is Your Hat? Vulnerability Disclosures and the Law
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White hat researchers look for vulnerabilities in information systems and play an increasingly crucial role in our nation’s cyber security defenses. Yet, the rules of the road for these types of “hackers” have been slow to evolve in terms of civil and criminal liability. Speakers included: Leonard Bailey – Special Counsel for National Security, Computer […]
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1h 1min
September 11, 2017 Carving Out Exceptions to Section 230: How Will It Affect The Internet?
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Over 21 years ago, at the dawn of the commercial Internet, Congress passed a seemingly minor amendment to the massive Telecom Act of 1996 — Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (HR 1555). HR 1555 was designed to limit liability of Internet providers for content posted by their users and also to give them […]
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July 21, 2017 The War for the Web: Countering ISIS and Violent Extremism Online
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In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in London UK Prime Minister has been at the forefront of international calls for the technology companies to do more to combat online extremism. The British Government has announced its intention to stamp out extremism “in all its forms, both across society and on the internet”. Within […]
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1h 8min
July 14, 2017 Balancing National Security & Privacy. What will Congress do about FISA’s 702?
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Without Congressional action Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) will cease to be a law enforcement tool at the disposal of law enforcement. In the aftermath of 9/11 Congress empowered America’s top law enforcement agencies to the collect the data on non-US persons. Critics say that 702 surveillance enables law enforcement to […]
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1h 5min
July 10, 2017 Data Warrants From Across the Pond: Fighting Crime While Preserving Privacy
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Fighting crime and thwarting terrorism is not what it was 20 years ago. Globally, law enforcement agencies are demanding more and more ready access to social media company data about customers — most of which is held by U.S.-based Internet giants like Google, Facebook, Twitter and Snap. However, expedient access to that data is hampered […]
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56min
June 09, 2017 Work in the age of AI, Automation, and the Gig Economy: A well oiled machine?
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What does the future of work, in the age of continued automation, look like? Startups continue to follow the path set by companies such as Uber: short term ‘gigs’ that allow workers more freedom to chose their work hours but also bring with it more uncertainty. At the same time, manufacturing jobs continue to be […]
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53min
May 17, 2017 Broadband Infrastructure Funding: What Should The Plans Be?
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SUMMARY Download Audio The Internet has become essential for Americans as they participate in commerce, culture and democracy. The Internet and the Internet of Things is rapidly becoming an important part of how our cities and transportation networks operate. Increasingly rural communities are incorporating Internet-enabled technologies into their communities and lifestyles. The possibilities seem endless. […]
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54min
May 17, 2017 Net Neutrality in Transition – The Future of the Open Internet
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SUMMARY Download Audio Ever since the November election the FCC’s Open Internet order has been under serious review. Some critics of the former Chairman Wheeler’s approach to Net Neutrality argue that Congress should rewrite the rules for traffic on the Internet. Supporters argue that the FCC’s Title II rules are the only way to assure […]
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59min
May 17, 2017 To Pay, Or Not To Pay – Living in the Age of Ransomware
Download Audio SUMMARY Ransomware is now a global epidemic. It strikes an estimated 40% of businesses in the US, UK, Canada and Germany and is now is hitting one out of every six consumers, according to Kaspersky Lab. Today, ransomware has replaced credit card theft as the preferred scam of online criminals and they are […]
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1h 5min
November 17, 2016The Future of Surveillance Laws, One Year After USA FREEDOM: Part of the Snowden Effect Series
Date: Friday, October 28th, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Location: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2226
Social: @NetCaucusAC | #SnowdenEffect
Speakers:
Aaron Cooper — BSA | The Software Alliance (Bio)
Kevin Collier (moderator) — Senior privacy and security reporter, Vocativ (Bio)
Susan Hennessey — Fellow in National Security in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution (Bio)
Robert S. Litt — General Counsel, Office of the Director of National Intelligence (Bio)
Amie Stepanovich — U.S. Policy Manager, Access Now (Bio)
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57min

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The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.