The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Swartz, Auernheimer, and beyond

March 28, 2013

In this video from Shmoocon 2013, Professor Orin Kerr and Marcia Hofmann from EFF discuss several recent prosecutions brought under the Act, including cases against Aaron Swartz and Andrew Auernheimer.

Focus Area: 
Privacy
Terms: 
Privacy
CFAA

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