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The regulation of the Internet has its origin in the U.S. Constitution. Technology continues to shape policies governing the use of the electronic frontier. (Image by MIT OpenCourseWare.)
Prof. Daniel Weitzner
Prof. Harold Abelson
Prof. Michael M.J. Fischer
6.805 / 6.806 / STS.085
Fall 2005
Undergraduate
This course considers the interaction between law, policy, and technology as they relate to the evolving controversies over control of the Internet. In addition, there will be an in-depth treatment of privacy and the notion of "transparency" -- regulations and technologies that govern the use of information, as well as access to information. Topics explored will include:
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