Spatial Law and Policy Update (July 6, 2010)

Privacy

-FTC extends comment period for Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

-Facebook simplifies privacy controls

-Police push to continue warrantless cell tracking

-Twitter settles privacy case with Federal Trade Commission

Intellectual Property

-European Officials Embrace Open Data Policy for GMES Satellite

Litigation

-Encyclopedia Britannica loses suit involving GPS mapping

National Security

-U.S. Geologist sentenced to 8 years in China for purchasing sensitive database

-Blogger asked to remove map of DC water pipes

-Preliminary approval given for 23 companies to provide on-line mapping services in China

Miscellaneous

-Google told by France to Restore Map Servicer's ad

-Malaysia creating a Geospatial Act