Headlines: Data Industry
Bowing to an onslaught of criticism regarding changes to the Consumer Fraud and Abuse Act, the House subcommittee that was about to vote on a reform of the bill has set it aside until further notice. At stake according to internet activist individuals and organizations is the fundamental nature of everyone's right to use the internet free from the prospect of draconian criminal measures (as in, cruel and unusual punishment) for use deemed "harmful" by service providers and employers.
While not advocating for anarchy or truly unlawful use and behavior, the activist community intends to prevent the Justice Department from being able to prosecute citizens who are unaware that their largely benign actions could land them in prison for decades.