Kentucky Bill Seeks Ban on Anonymous Content
Mar 10, 2008
A Kentucky state legislator named Tim Couch is quickly making a name for himself on the Internet after introducing a bill that would make it illegal to post content online anonymously.
The controversial proposal would require Web site owners to collect real names and contact information from anyone contributing content, and would require users to disclose their full name when posting any material. Couch says his intent is to reduce online bullying and harassment by making people identify themselves.
Leslie Harris of the Center for Democracy and Technology is among those who spoke out against the bill. In a blog post at CDT's site earlier today, she called the proposal "unconstitutional" and "dangerous" and warned that "anonymity on the Internet is under attack." Harris will be discussing online privacy at Tech Policy Summit later this month.
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Internet safety, Leslie Harris, privacy
