FCC expands Net spy rule to University of Oregon

[central scrutinizer]

The University has less than 18 months to revamp its telecommunications systems so law enforcement agencies will have easier access to information if given a court order to investigate, according to a new order from the Federal Communications Commission.

The FCC announced on Sept. 23 that the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act now applies to facilities-based broadband Internet access providers, including higher education institutions, K-12 schools and libraries.

The act was first implemented in 1994 to require telephone carriers to make their systems open to federal surveillance with the permission of a court order. It was expanded to account for the increase in broadband Internet usage

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Terry Hartle, a senior vice president of the American Council on Education, told The New York Times that the legislation would increase tuition at United States universities by at least $450 per student on average.

more at:

http://www.dailyemerald.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/10/27/436091eba8b23

[realisticphish]

1. Gee, thank you mr. Legislator!

Because tuition isn't high enough!

[Straight Shooter]

2. And of course they'll only use this rule when absolutely necessary

:sarcasm:

[Beacho]

3. Remember right wing sqwaking about unfunded mandates?

Gee, I guess that went to the same place as balanced budgets and personal responsibility.