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Deep Packet Inspection Meets 'Net Neutrality, CALEA
URL: http://arstechnica.com/articles/culture/Deep-packet-inspection-meets-net-neutrality.ars/1

Description:
This July 2007 article discusses deep packet inspection (DPI) computer technology and its uses for compliance with CALEA (the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, which covers government-ordered Internet wiretaps). Describes how DPI boxes review and manage data that is sent to an Internet server, and how this technology might influence Internet neutrality by creating a mechanism for tiered payment options. From Ars Technica, a magazine that specializes in news and analysis of technology trends.

LII Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Internet, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Technology, Wiretapping

Author:
Anderson, Nate

Publisher:
Ars Technica, LLC

LII Database Information:
Record 25071 created by Maria Brandt on 12/10/2007
Last modification on 12/12/2007
Published: 12/13/2007  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25071

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