SSSCA clarification

[Warren Togami]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Trevor Johnson" <trevor at jpj.net>
To: "Warren Togami" <warren at togami.com>; <pepe65 at hawaii.rr.com>
Cc: "usclug-chat" <usclug-chat at zig.usc.edu>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2001 9:19 PM
Subject: Re: [usclug-chat] Fw: [luau] SSSCA clarification


> > > I am trying to write an informative article about the SSSCA and the
> > possible
> > > effects it could have if it is passed in its present state, but I need
> > some
> > > clarification. Can anyone tell me if the DRM technology is going to be
> > > comprised of the Certified Security Technology?
>
> Is the draft at http://cryptome.org/sssca.htm up-to-date?  If so, the
> question seems to be answered by section 104(e) ("MEANS OF IMPLEMENTING
> STANDARDS").
>
> I notice that section 103 does not include any penalties.
>
> Also it strikes me that the most common type of "interactive digital
> device" is the telephone.  The proposal seems to mandate anti-wiretapping
> measures.
> --
> Trevor Johnson