TPC News Roundup
Jul 7, 2010
Ars Technica article by Nate Anderson, July 6, 2010 --
Canada: Yes, same traffic-shaping rules apply to mobile data
Canadian regulators require mobile data and Internet service providers to all follow the same traffic management rules. Some in the U.S. advocate for the similar concept of "wireless net neutrality," though the idea has yet to be used. Read more at Ars Technica.
Network World article by Ellen Messmer, July 6, 2010 --
Secrecy of cloud computing providers raises IT security risks
The hazy secrecy surrounding cloud computing prompts security and legal concerns from businesses and industry analysts. Customers want information such as the locations of the providers' data centers. Read more at Network World.
Computerworld article by Jennifer Baker, July 5, 2010 --
Beijing angry with EU anti-dumping investigation
The European Commission investigates allegations that Chinese companies dumped wireless wide-area networks (WWAN) modems onto the European Union market at extremely cheap prices, possibly unfairly disadvantaging competitors. Read more at Computer World.
San Francisco Chronicle article by Alejandro Martínez-Cabrera, July 6, 2010 --
Erasing all digital footprints 'impossible'
How do you go about erasing your digital footprint? Attempting such a goal requires a lot of time and patience, and eliminating yourself entirely from the web is "impossible." Read more at SFGate.com.
Tags:
China, cloud computing, European Commission, privacy, wireless
