GeekWire

JANUARY 13, 2023

Wizards of the Coast issued a press release Friday to clarify that it doesn’t intend to implement a series of controversial policies that would have reportedly changed how it handles independently-published material for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. GeekWire File Photo / Clare McGrane). adopted in 2000.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

As the report notes, the Indian government says that the company needs to obtain a license to operate in the country before it starts deploying its services. India has instructed the public not to preorder Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite-based internet service, according to a report from Reuters. DoT India (@DoT_India) November 26, 2021.

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GeekWire

MAY 19, 2020

The Commerce Department has released a new set of rules aimed at making the procedure for licensing Earth-imaging satellite systems more in tune with what’s technically possible and commercially available on the global market. The regulatory streamlining effort was one of the initiatives sparked by Space Policy Directive 2 back in 2018.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE) and Microsoft have entered talks to resolve a lawsuit the organization brought against Redmond over its cloud licensing policies. The group, including European cloud companies and Amazon Web Services (AWS), lament the significant cost increases Microsoft has forced on them.

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GeekWire

JULY 8, 2023

(City of Seattle Photo) Jim Loter, interim chief technology officer for the City of Seattle, grappled with these issues as he and his team produced the city’s first generative AI policy this spring. If vendor is licensing AI services, what is that agreement and how is vendor prepared to enforce standards? How are decisions made?

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Computer Weekly

MAY 17, 2017

At SAP’s annual Sapphire Now conference in Orlando, Florida, CEO Bill McDermott rules out of court charging for static read access in third-party systems

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The Verge

JUNE 23, 2021

New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) voted to block the issuance of new for-hire vehicle licenses for electric vehicles. The company had been hoping to exploit a loophole in the city’s current rules, which caps the number of new FHV licenses but exempts wheelchair-accessible and electric vehicles.

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Gizmodo

JULY 6, 2021

Then came a new contributor license agreement. Then last week came a privacy policy update… Read more. Ever since Audacity was acquired by tech conglomerate Muse Group in late April , fans of the free-to-use audio tool have been raising hell about some of the changes made to the software. First came plans to add telemetry capture.

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Kitaboo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Key Features and Benefits of DRM Protection Encryption Access Control License Management Watermarks Cross-Platform Compatibility III. Handling the Risks of DRM Protection Taking a Balanced Approach Transparent Policies Regular Updates and Improvements Education and Awareness V.

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Kitaboo

APRIL 22, 2024

Customizing Accessibility Authorization and Licensing Encryption: The Shield of Protection Detecting Unauthorized Distribution Unique Codes DRM Variations IV. These policies dictate who can access the content, with what permissions, and under what circumstances. Table of Contents: I. What is an eBook DRM? Wrapping Up!

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GeekWire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The bill, CB 120706 , will use revenue generated by the fee to help pay for the implementation and enforcement of recently passed “ PayUp ” gig worker protection laws in Seattle: one that sets minimum wage policies , and another related to regulations for the worker deactivation process. It is projected to generate at least $2.1

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The Verge

MARCH 15, 2021

Facebook last month shut off the ability for Australian users and media organizations to share news links in the country , and now it seems the company’s extraordinary measure has resulted in a compromise for the most interested parties as media giant News Corp has struck a licensing deal with the social network. In addition to news.com.au

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Kitaboo

MARCH 28, 2024

How DRM Protects eBook Content Encryption License Management Digital Watermarking Authentication Mechanisms IV. These protocols enforce usage policies set by content creators or publishers and act as deterrents for any illegal distribution of the material. Implementing DRM in Digital Publishing V.

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GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Among other things, the Blumenthal-Hawley framework would establish an independent oversight body and require companies developing AI systems for “high risk” applications to go through a registration and licensing process. We think it has good solutions in terms of a licensing system for high-risk systems.

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Kitaboo

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Encryption Permissions and Access Control License and Authorization Watermarking III. It includes a set of thoughtfully designed policies, permissions, and restrictions that confer digital content providers, publishers, and distributors complete control over their content. Let’s dive in! Table of Contents: I. What is DRM?

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Kitaboo

APRIL 24, 2024

Encryption Key Usage Control License Acquisition Expiation III. An extensive set of rules, policies, and guidelines help content creators and distributors implement the DRM and protect their intellectual property rights. Some DRM platforms allow the sharing and transfer of licenses between 2-3 devices. Table of Contents I.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 24, 2021

Pegasus developer NSO Group refused to sell it for that purpose, as the firm is known for its strict policy of only licensing its. Last year, it emerged that Facebook wanted to buy the infamous Pegasus spyware tool in 2017 with the explicit purpose to monitor iPhone and iPad users.

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The Verge

JUNE 17, 2020

Tom Warren: The first investigation will probe whether Apple has broken EU competition rules with its App Store policies, following complaints by Spotify and Rakuten over Apple’s 30-percent cut on subscriptions and sales of ebooks through its App Store. “We Here’s the relevant paragraph from Apple’s App Store policy, 3.1.1:

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GeekWire

MARCH 9, 2024

The co-founders of the group, veteran startup founders and technology leaders Rob Eleveld and Jai Jaisimha , join us on this episode of the GeekWire Podcast to discuss their reasons for starting the organization, and their goals to help shape emerging legislation and public policy in this area.

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TechSpot

APRIL 9, 2021

The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added the new names to the Entity list "for conducting activities that are contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States." Their addition means they now need licenses from the Commerce Department to do.

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ComputerWorld Consumerization IT

APRIL 28, 2020

Look back 20 years, when IT was responsible for sourcing, licensing configuring and managing all workplace technology. PCs were kept secure by locking them down so that only approved apps and features were available and Active Directory’s group policies allowed fine-grained control over PCs.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The companies have approached regulators in the US, EU, UK, and China, reportedly with concerns that Nvidia could change how Arm licenses out its chipmaking technology. Writing to the Financial Times , Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he could “unequivocally state that Nvidia will maintain Arm’s open licensing model.

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Kitaboo

MARCH 30, 2024

They not only protect against unauthorized copying and distribution but also enable content creators to enforce flexible licensing terms and control the dissemination of their work. Encryption Licensing Access Control Watermarking II. Licensing DRM software helps manage access to digital content. Table of Contents: I.

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Kitaboo

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Features and Benefits of an Effective Digital Rights Management Software Content Encryption Access Control Copy Protection License Management and Data Tracking Personalized User Experience Revenue Protection III. Global Spread of Digital Content Monetization of Digital Assets Ensured Compliance and Legal Requirements II.

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Computer Weekly

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Connect, the SAP UK and Ireland User Group conference, hears that just 2% of customers intend to use the supplier’s Leonardo AI toolbox, and 49% are unaware of new licensing policy

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2020

Microsoft only licenses Windows 10 on ARM to PC makers to preinstall on new hardware, and the company hasn’t made copies of the operating system available for anyone to license or freely install. Microsoft only licenses Windows 10 on ARM to OEMs,” says a Microsoft spokesperson in a statement to The Verge. VMWare Fushion.

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Vox

MARCH 20, 2024

Reddit also recently signed a data licensing deal with Google , reportedly valued at about $60 million a year , to help train the search engine’s artificial intelligence models on the conversations happening on Reddit. The advent of AI large language models like Google Gemini has opened up new opportunities in licensing.

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GeekWire

JANUARY 15, 2023

Microsoft is changing its vacation policy to give U.S.-based Why Microsoft’s new unlimited vacation policy could be problematic for employees. New bill aims to allow digital driver’s licenses in Washington state. . … Read More. Microsoft is giving U.S. salaried employees unlimited vacation. … Read More.

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GeekWire

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In Washington, EVs made up 11% of new vehicle sales last month, up from 6% for November 2021, according to the state’s Department of Licensing. And in Washington, some drivers have shared concerns about the high cost of licensing fees for EVs. There are 34 all-electric models for sale in the U.S.

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Phil Windley

AUGUST 28, 2023

My new book Learning Digital Identity from O'Reilly Media covers many of the topics in this post such as multi-factor authentication, authorization and access control, and identity policy development in depth. Authentication Policies: Developing policies for user authentication, device verification, and authorization.

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Kitaboo

MARCH 30, 2024

DRM software encompasses : An array of processes, policies, and technologies to regulate the usage and distribution of digital content owned by content creators. Licenses defining the terms and duration of content usage. Methods to organize, store, retrieve, and share content within their allowed circle.

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Phil Windley

JUNE 26, 2023

The idea is pretty simple: if you're using Cognito to manage the people who use your application, then you will likely want to use the information that is stored in Cognito for your access control policies. Verified Permissions uses the attributes they contain to perform a policy evaluation. This was a fun project.

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The Verge

JUNE 5, 2020

Ars Technica reported yesterday that Instagram’s policies “require third parties to have the necessary rights from applicable rights holders,” according to a company spokesperson. This includes ensuring they have a license to share this content, if a license is required by law.”. A recent lawsuit hinged on Instagram’s rules.

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Kitaboo

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Furthermore, you can make full use of flexible licensing models, which will help monetize your content online and maintain control over it. With DRM, you can enforce usage policies through relevant regulations, include features for audit trails, reporting, and compliance monitoring, and mitigate the risk of legal liabilities.

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Kitaboo

MAY 30, 2023

Digital Rights Management (DRM) refers to a set of technologies, protocols, and policies used to protect digital content, such as eBooks, from unauthorized access, copying, and distribution. DRM employs various encryption techniques to encrypt eBook files and associate them with specific licenses or rights.

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Kitaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

For DRM protection measures to work effectively, publishers use various applications and technologies to implement encryptions, licenses, and passwords on copyrighted material. Allows for Licensing: Intellectual property theft can be both intentional or unintentional. DRM technology enables publishers to monitor this by using licenses.

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The Verge

JUNE 22, 2020

Apple will start removing thousands of games from its Chinese App Store in July as a result of a policy that requires all paid games or games with in-app purchases to be licensed by Chinese regulators, Bloomberg reports. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Impacting as many as 20,000 games.

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