Revision to MA bill changes the ISP-like definition *again*
Some lawyer has edited the proposed MA mini-DMCA’s definition of ISP again, from “Communication Service Provider” to “Telecommunication Service Provider”. Talk about adding value. Not to mention confusion.
Ravi Nanavati
April 1, 2003 @ 4:55 pm
Actually it is the other way around. The bill originally on Freedom to Tinker was a draft substitute for the bill. The bill now posted is the actual bill that is being considered by the committee tomorrow (I know because I was the one who got a copy of the bill from the committee).
Ravi Nanavati
April 1, 2003 @ 5:06 pm
And I completely understand why definitions keep changing and being revised – control of definitions is a key battleground in most legal warfare (not that this battle helps the public interest – but every special interest wants to make sure its definitions are incorporated into law).
John Palfrey
April 1, 2003 @ 11:16 pm
Helpful as to the sequence of things — thanks! — though the point about editing is true either way. Agreed as to the importance of definitions, which is why I find it of concern that there are so many ways to say “ISP” or “TCP” or whatever under so many different laws.