Groups Set to Challenge Internet Wiretap

[NVMojo]

Aug 19 - A technological freedom advocacy organization has announced it may mount a challenge to a recent ruling that requires Internet service providers to open their systems to law enforcement wiretap efforts.

As previously reported by The NewStandard, an August 5 ruling by the Federal Communications Commission requires companies offering broadband internet connections or Internet phone service to create a portal through which federal, state and local law enforcement agencies would be able to snoop customer communications.

In a statement responding to the ruling, the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) said the commission ruling "imposes undue burdens on innovation and threatens the privacy of Internet users." The statement noted that the group was looking into filing a court challenge.

According to a federal court study, the use of wiretaps reached an all-time high last year.

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[Megahurtz]

1. Somehow I don't think they will be able

to win this one.