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Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Issues on Campus

Session Details

Tuesday, May 08, 2007
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monterey I

Session Type: Discussion Session

Facilitator(s)

Clifford W. Frost, Director, Technology Infrastructure, University of Hawaii System Office
Heidi Wachs, Director of IT Policy & Privacy Officer, Georgetown University
Jonathan R. Rood, CIO & Associate Vice President, Div. of Info. Tech., San Francisco State University

Abstract

Recognized strategies for addressing illegal peer-to-peer file sharing by students include education and awareness, policies and enforcement, network management, and legal alternatives. This session will discuss current P2P challenges, opportunities, effective practices, and resources, including approaches to negotiating with online media companies to provide students with a legal alternative for downloading songs and movies.

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