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An Open (Online) Book: What SB 272 Means for California Public Records

Byte Technology

Johnson signed into law the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a sweeping measure that suddenly allowed all American citizens access to public records that where previously out of reach to anyone but government employees. It may seem hard to imagine but it’s been 50 years since President Lyndon B.

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5 Key Software Compliance Questions to Strengthen Your Approach

sgEngage

Every organization, no matter your mission, function, or size, is subject to a variety of laws and standards intended to protect the individuals you engage with. Software compliance is critical guide to ensuring that you are following these laws and standards in a digitally driven world. How will you help us navigate future change?

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What is in the Treaty of Marrakesh?

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This is satisfied by having a law like the Chafee Amendment in the U.S., or similar laws in other countries like India and the EU. Technological Protection Measures. law, plus it has import and export provisions between countries. Noteworthy Articles in the Treaty: Article 2(a). Works Covered. Articles 5 and 6.

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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. copyright law.

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Can A Public Nonprofit Dashboard Be Your Organization's Best Friend or Worst Enemy?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But, for the most part, nonprofit dashboard reports, if they are measuring the right metrics, are useful tools. Is it risky to provide statistics about finances and results on a public Web site? Obviously anything that breaks a law is out :) But we start from an assumption that all information is available to go online.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

Get Fully Funded

Most volunteers don’t know the law exists. You may have applicable good samaritan laws in your state. Work with your Board, attorney, and an HR professional to create and adopt the policies you need to ensure a safe, quality Volunteer Program. Be clear on discipline measures and reasons for dismissal.

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Towards Global Access for the Print Disabled

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I’m measuring this entire effort by how it much it does to change this sorry state of affairs, in both the short and long term. It is narrower than the Treaty, and is not binding as a treaty would be (some call it “soft law” compared to the “hard law” of a treaty). law (this is a wildcard issue right now). . •