Obscenity / Pornography - Panel Upholds Communications Decency Act Prohibition on Sending Obscene Materials Interstate

The Communications Decency Act - CDA - prohibits individuals and entities from sending obscene materials interstate. As many know, the term "obscene" is defined based on community standards - meaning that what may be obscene in your community may not be obscene in another. This decision is important for two reasons: first it shows the continued vitality of the CDA, a law that has been found unconstitutional on most grounds; second it underscores the need to respond to complaints about obscene materials, and make their customers aware of the complaints. Information Week Article Opinion