Reminder: Monday is Wiretap the Internet Day

By Kristopher A. Nelson
in May 2007

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Kevin Poulsen notes on Threat Level - Wired Blogs that May 14th is the official deadline for cable modem companies, DSL providers, broadband over powerline, satellite internet companies and some universities to finish wiring up their networks with FBI-friendly surveillance gear, to comply with the FCC’s expanded interpretation of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement […]


Please note that this post is from 2007. Evaluate with care and in light of later events.

Kevin Poulsen notes on Threat Level – Wired Blogs that

May 14th is the official deadline for cable modem companies, DSL providers, broadband over powerline, satellite internet companies and some universities to finish wiring up their networks with FBI-friendly surveillance gear, to comply with the FCC’s expanded interpretation of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act.

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