Cybercrime and Punishment: Sentencing Panel Discards Proxy Penalty
- April 17th, 2009 - Source: TechNewsWorld

If you use a proxy server while committing a cybercrime, should you receive a tougher sentence? The U.S. Sentencing Commission had been considering the matter but has opted not to write the provision into its guidelines. Digital-rights advocates said the proposed language was too broad and would have sent a chilling message about a technology often encouraged as a safer way to surf.

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