Manchmal übertreibt auch Heise: P2P und Hochschulen

Heute berichtet Heise Furchtbares: Universitäten müßten P2P-Zugänge sperren; sonst drohte ihnen nach einem neuen US-Gesetz der Entzug von Forschungsmitteln.

http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/113756

Also mal nachschauen, was wirklich dran ist. Und da zeigt sich doch friedlicheres:

Es geht um

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h110-4137

Dort heißt es unter

Section 485(a) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)) is amended--

‘(P) institutional policies and sanctions related to copyright infringement, including--

‘(i) an annual disclosure that explicitly informs students that unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject the students to civil and criminal liabilities;

‘(ii) a summary of the penalties for violation of Federal copyright laws; and

‘(iii) a description of the institution’s policies with respect to unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, including disciplinary actions that are taken against students who engage in unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using the institution’s information technology system;

und

Amendment Section 487(a) (20 U.S.C. 1094(a))

Program Participation Agreement Requirements-

• (A) AMENDMENT- Section 487(a) (20 U.S.C. 1094(a)) is amended--

(1) VOTER REGISTRATION; 90-10 RULE; CODE OF CONDUCT; DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; PREFERRED LENDER LISTS; PRIVATE EDUCATION LOAN CERTIFICATION; COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL-

‘(A) has developed plans to effectively combat the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including through the use of a variety of technology-based deterrents; and

‘(B) will, to the extent practicable, offer alternatives to illegal downloading or peer-to-peer distribution of intellectual property, as determined by the institution in consultation with the chief technology officer or other designated officer of the institution.’.

Gruss an die Heise-Kollegen. Gut recherchiert, aber nicht übertreiben!

Ihr TH

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