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April 21, 2006

The Apple Core: EFF Stands Up for Online Journalists' Rights in Apple v. Does

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) told a San Jose, California appeals court Thursday that denying protections for confidential sources would deliver a dangerous blow to online journalism and independent media.

Apple Computer is suing several unnamed individuals, called "Does," who allegedly leaked information about an upcoming product to online news sites PowerPage and AppleInsider. As part of its investigation, Apple subpoenaed Nfox -- my email service provider -- for communications and unpublished materials obtained by me. A trial court upheld the subpoena.

Read the rest of the story on my ZDNet Blog: The Apple Core.

Posted by jasonogrady at April 21, 2006 8:03 AM
Category: The Apple Core

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