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Daniel Takamori (pono) - 5 months ago 2023-11-28 21:21:25
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add dmca renewal info to YearInReview

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 access to the source code they need to modify and repair their devices.  At a
 <a href="https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2023/oct/12/how-i-watched-motion-summary-judgment-hearing/">recent hearing in the case</a>,
 we presented
 <a href="https://sfconservancy.org/news/2023/oct/12/transcript-msj-hearing/">our opposition to Vizio's Summary Judgement Motion</a>,
 our lawyers
 <a href="https://sfconservancy.org/docs/Transcript_Full_Vizios_MSJ_HearingDeptC-33.231005.pdf">presented the eloquent case</a>
 that recipients of software under the GPL Agreements <b>can</b> enforce their
 rights to the corresponding source code themselves, and that right should not
 be preempted by copyright law. We are the only organization currently taking
 legal action to protect the GPL Agreements in the USA; your support is
 critical for us to continue these kinds of efforts.</p>
 <p>We have also <a href="https://sfconservancy.org/news/2020/jul/30/refile2020/">once again</a>
 filed key DMCA exemptions for the following categories:</p>
 <ul>
   <li>Computer programs for purposes of good-faith security research</li>
   <li>"jailbreaking" smart TVs</li>
   <li>"jailbreaking" routers</li>
   <li>Literary works consisting of compilations of data generated by medical devices or their personal corresponding monitoring systems, to access personal data</li>
 </ul>
 <p>These allow people access (that should be granted in the first place!) to
 investigate their own devices for issues of license compliance, security,
 and replacing the firmware on their TVs and routers. It's a key ability to
 vet and replace software on devices we own and operate, so renewing this
 exemption each time it comes up is very important for us all. The medical
 device exemption was submitted by our Executive Director Karen Sandler in
 partnership with others who are personally affected by proprietary medical
 technology.</p>
 <p>As software based technology becomes more pervasive in our lives, it's vital
 that we communicate the importance of software freedom to the wider population.
 In that vein <a href="https://sfconservancy.org/news/2022/may/12/introduction/">we've created a video</a>
 (narrated by our Executive Director Karen Sandler) that introduces
 the ideas of software freedom, and specifically what Software Freedom
 Conservancy does. We also did a lot of public writings about some of the
 important issues this year. From <a href="https://sfconservancy.org/news/2023/feb/09/kuhn-neo4j-purethink-expert-report/">our perspective on the Neo4j suit</a>
 to <a href="https://sfconservancy.org/news/2023/aug/15/exit-zoom/">highlighting problematic behavior from proprietary software companies</a> and calling for folks to Exit Zoom. We'd also like to
 remind you that as a Sustainer, we will provide you with your own <a href="https://bbb.sfconservancy.org">BigBlueButton</a> account so that you can host your own video calls on a FOSS platform. Once
 you have donated to us, you can fill our the new account signup and your
 account will be approved.</p>

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