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Policy and Law
Wednesday, March 13, 2002
Hollywood Declares War On Consumers
Vendor Liability for Software Security Flaws? Count On It
It's in the cards. Barring miracles, I'm predicting that software vendors will lose the ability to waive liability for flaws in software within a year - 18 months at most. The embarassing parade of security vulnerabilities has reached the point that commentators have begun to call for a change. As the business community picks up the charge, lawmakers will be quick to act, especially if it makes them look as though they are responding to ongoing security concerns.
Policy and Law
Wednesday, March 13, 2002Hollywood Declares War On Consumers
Salon.com Technology | Chained melodies: "Copyright-holding corporations are pushing new laws and computer-crippling technologies in their war on piracy. But can anything keep geeks from copying the music and movies they crave?
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Vendor Liability for Software Security Flaws? Count On It
It's in the cards. Barring miracles, I'm predicting that software vendors will lose the ability to waive liability for flaws in software within a year - 18 months at most. The embarassing parade of security vulnerabilities has reached the point that commentators have begun to call for a change. As the business community picks up the charge, lawmakers will be quick to act, especially if it makes them look as though they are responding to ongoing security concerns.
The Best Way to Make Software Secure. Having neglected security issues for years, it's time companies that sell software with yawning security flaws be held liable [Business Week: Technology]
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