FCC to Fine Chinese Jammer Retailer

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / 20 June 2014 / Luft- und Raumfahrt

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reportedly plans to issue a fine of $34,912,500 - the largest fine in its history - against C.T.S. Technology Co., Limited, a Chinese electronics manufacturer and online retailer, for allegedly marketing 285 models of signal jamming devices to U.S. consumers for more than two years. According ... Weiterlesen

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Jun2014

Privacy Issues in relation to Satellite Images

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / 18 June 2014 / Geoinformationen

Ray Purdy – Honorary Senior Research Associate in Law at University College London – has published an article on privacy issues in relation to satellite images on The Conversation. The author submits that in the light of sharper satellite images privacy threats cannot longer be ignored. He, therefore, concludes that ... Weiterlesen

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Jun2014

Article on Privacy Issues in relation to Satellite Images

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / 18 June 2014 / Luft- und Raumfahrt

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Jun2014

DRONES’ drone gagged?

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / 12 June 2014 / Luft- und Raumfahrt

The very definition of what's to be classified a 'drone' and the legal ramifications of such are being discussed. The fact that the USA's FAA is yet to come out with definitive policy on use of UAVs for surveying is serious cause for concern. As we deal with all things ... Weiterlesen

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Jun2014

BHO Legal at GLAC 2014

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / 6 June 2014 / BHO on the road

From 2 to 4 June, experts and companies in the field of cutting-edge satellite-based applications met in Paris for the Global Space Applications Conference (GLAC 2014), which brought together the global satellite-based services stakeholders, including senior representatives of the major space agencies, industry, governments, academia and NGOs. The ... Weiterlesen

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Jun2014

BHO Legal auf dem WO?-Kongress 2014

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / 6 June 2014 / BHO on the road

Am 4. und 5. Juni trafen sich Experten und Unternehmen aus dem Bereich Geo-Information und unbemannte Luftfahrtsysteme (umgangssprachlich „Drohnen“) auf dem diesjährigen WO?-Kongress in Gelsenkirchen. Die Veranstaltung bot mit zahlreichen Fachvorträgen und Flugvorführungen viele Gelegenheiten zum Erfahrungsaustausch in erfolgversprechenden Zukunftsbrachen. Wie häufig bei neuen Technologien hinkt die Rechtsordnung zu deren ... Weiterlesen

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Jun2014

Google-backed venture secures spectrum for satellite network

von Dr. Ingo Baumann / 4 June 2014 / IT- Recht, Telekommunikationsrecht und Frequenzregulierung, Luft- und Raumfahrt

Space News reported on May 30, that WorldVu Satellites Ltd., a company backed by Google and the founder O3b Networks, has secured radio spectrum rights to build a low-orbit satellite constellation to provide global broadband to individual consumers. The new company has acquired spectrum that was initially allocated to now-defunct Skybridge, ... Weiterlesen