[NTLUG:Discuss] [ms.g@noitacude.com: [sb1116] ALERT: Texas "super DMCA" movingthrough the legislature]

[David A Venable]

On Thu, 22 May 2003, Allen Flick wrote:

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> The bill creates new crimes for:
>        1.Obtaining a communication service without authorization from or payment to the service provider.
>        2.Connecting a device to a communications system with intent to defraud.
>        3.Modifying a communication device provided by the communication service provider with intent to defraud.
>        4.Possessing a communication device or unauthorized access device with intent to defraud.
>        5.Preparation or publication of "plans or instructions" for such devices.

I really haven't made up my mind about this particular bill. On one hand, 
having a background in network and system security, I'm looking forward to 
having some new ammunition to throw at the people who are out to break 
into my systems and steal the service that I work hard to provide. On the 
other hand, proving "intent to defraud" may be more difficult than it 
sounds. I do not want to immediately want to discount this bill because 
some label it as one of the "Super DMCA's" that may states are looking at 
adopting.

Dave