Effective Date of Current Policy: December 06, 2005
Future of Music Coalition ("FMC") is committed to protecting
the personal information you submit to us online. This Privacy
Policy describes our practices regarding the collection and use of information
submitted through our U.S. website, http://www.futureofmusic.org (the "Site"). By
using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as
set forth in this Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please
do not use the Site. This Policy is the sole authorized statement
of our practices concerning the collection, use and protection of personal
information through this Site.
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will notify you
of material changes to this Policy by posting the updated Policy on this
page. We ask that you bookmark and periodically review this page
to ensure your familiarity with the current version of our Policy. You
can determine when this Policy was last reviewed by checking the "Effective
Date of Current Policy" line at the top of this Policy.
The Types of Information We Collect Online
Our Site collects personal information such as names, postal addresses,
email addresses, telephone numbers, and other information, such as survey
responses. If you make a donation or purchase on our Site, we may
collect your credit card information as well as other information related
to your donation or purchase. Like many websites, our Site logs
tracking data, which may include information such as the IP address of
the visitor’s computer, its browser type and operating system,
the referring site, which pages of the Site were visited, the order in
which they were visited, and which links were clicked.
FMC periodically conducts online surveys on the Site, which help us
to assess the interests and objectives of the musicians and citizens
who use our Site. While our surveys may request demographic data
such as age, gender, and household income to help us better evaluate
the results, we do not correlate this demographic information with the
identity of the individual who provided it. In some cases, we may
give survey participants the option of requesting an emailed copy of
our final survey results. The email address submitted by the survey
participant for this purpose is not correlated with his or her survey
responses. Survey participants are not required to provide an email
address in order to participate in our surveys.
Our Site facilitates individual participation in policy-based actions,
such as the submission of public comments to the FCC or other government
entities. At times, the Site may provide a mechanism allowing individuals
to submit public comments to the FCC by using a comment form provided
on the Site. The form identifies the topics on which public comments
are requested and is intended to help participants craft their responses. Submitting
public comments to the FCC requires the participant to provide his or
her name, address, and email address. Public comments submitted
through our Site are automatically transferred to the FCC. FMC
does not maintain copies of the comments submitted to the FCC through
our Site, and we do not use contact information provided in public comments
submitted through our Site to communicate with those individuals.
FMC sponsors the Health Information Navigation Tool ("HINT"),
which helps to provide musicians with basic information about obtaining
health insurance coverage. Our Site allows you to schedule a telephone
appointment with a HINT representative. In scheduling your telephone
appointment through the Site, you will be asked to provide your first
name; your city, state, and zip code of residence; the telephone number
to be used to reach you for this appointment, and your email address. You
may also elect to provide other types of personal information through
the Site, such as your age, gender, marital status, number of children,
and information about your income and current insurance coverage. This
information helps the HINT representative begin to identify types of
coverage that may be available to you, and helps us to understand the
needs of HINT users. Please refer to our Terms of Service for
other important information about HINT.
Our Site is not directed to children and we do not knowingly collect
personal information from individuals under eighteen years of age.
How We Use and Disclose Information Collected Online
We generally use the information we collect online for the purposes
for which it is provided and to enhance the products and services we
offer to you. For example, we use your personal information to
complete transactions that you enter into using our Site, such as requests
to make a donation or purchase, subscribe to our e-newsletters, or register
for our events. Our e-newsletters are sent only to individuals
who have subscribed for them or otherwise requested to receive them. If
you would like to receive our e-newsletters, please
sign up at this page.
We also use your personal information to communicate with you about
specific transactions, to make sure that you are satisfied with our products
and services, or to find out how we can serve you better. You may,
from time to time, receive information from us regarding events, policy-based
actions, new products, services, or features we think you will find valuable.
HINT is operated with the assistance of third-party insurance industry
professionals ("HINT Representatives"). Therefore,
any personal information that is submitted for purposes of scheduling
a HINT telephone appointment may be shared with HINT Representatives.
We work with third parties who provide services that may include, but
are not necessarily limited to, website hosting, data processing and
analysis, newsletter transmission and distribution, back-up and security
services, and processing of credit card transactions. We may share
personal information with these service providers for the purpose of
providing these services. Although we seek to require these service
providers to protect such personal information, and to use it only for
the purpose for which it was provided, we cannot be responsible for third
parties’ violations of this Policy or of any other rights of visitors
or consumers that use our Site.
We will provide personal information to law enforcement and other entities
when we determine that such disclosure is required by subpoena, warrant,
court order, or to protect the interests of FMC or the individuals who
use our Site or services. We also may provide personal information
and other information collected online to a successor entity in the event
of a sale of our business or assets.
Security
We take measures designed to prevent unauthorized intrusion to the Site
and the alteration, acquisition or misuse of personal information. Unfortunately,
however, no security system or system of transmitting data over the Internet
can be guaranteed to be entirely secure. Thus, while we seek to
protect your personal information, we cannot be responsible for loss,
corruption, or unauthorized acquisition of personal information furnished
to this Site or for any resulting damages.
Third Party Websites
Our Site may include links to other Internet websites, including sites
that we do not own or operate. Unless otherwise expressly stated,
we are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such
websites, including such sites’ use of any information collected
when Site visitors click through links to those sites. If you visit
such websites, we encourage you to check the privacy practices of the
sites.
Offline v. Online Practices
This policy applies solely to our collection, use and disclosure of
personal information obtained online through our Site, and does not apply
to any of our practices conducted offline.
Public Enemy Frontman, Production Team and Insiders Discuss Landmark Album On July 17, FMC and Pitchfork Music Festival will host a free discussion about Public Enemy's It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back at Chicago's Cultural Center, featuring Chuck D, members of PE's production team and music media experts.
July 8, 2008 Press release | Event Page
FMC Files Brief to Protect Creative Expression
FMC and the Center for Creative Voices in Media filed a brief at the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that the FCC's indecency policy has a chilling effect on creativity and expression and deprives the public of access to protected speech.
July 2, 2008 Press release | Indecency amicus brief (PDF)
Wilco, Bright Eyes, Aimee Mann & more "Rock the Net" on Compilation CD
Thirsty Ear Recordings to release album on July 29 to benefit FMC's "Rock the Net" campaign for net neutrality.
June 2, 2008 Press release | Rock the Net
Musicians Get the Hint About Health Insurance
Two Raleigh concerts in memory of musician Drew Glackin; proceeds go to Glackin’s family and Future of Music Coalition’s Health Insurance Navigation Tool
April 10, 2008 Press release FMC's HINT program
New York State Music Education Events Examine Crucial Issues Facing Artists Forums in Rochester (April 28), Syracuse (April 29) and Albany (April 30) to focus on music, media, technology and policy issues for songwriters, composers and performers from all genres.
March 25, 2008 Event details | RSVP
Pop Rockers OK Go "Tour" Congress in Support of Net Neutrality
Damian Kulash and Andy Ross discuss the importance of open Internet structures to musicians; Kulash testifies before House Judiciary Committee.
March 13, 2008 Press release
Spoken testimony
Written testimony
Rock the Net
New York State Music Education Events Examine Crucial Issues Facing Artists Kick-off forum in Buffalo on April 2 to focus on music, media, technology and policy issues for songwriters, composers and performers from all genres. March 7, 2008 | Event details
Philly Bands Rocking for Net Neutrality February 23 Sugar Town show at Tritone in Philadelphia will showcase lady rockers and DJs, as well as musicians' support for net neutrality. February 15, 2008
OK Go and Bonerama Rocked DC for New Orleans Musicians Bands also champion FMC's "Rock the Net" campaign for net neutrality February 2 benefit show at DC's 9:30 Club raised over $8,000 for New Orleans musicians. Bands played cuts off their new benefit EP, You're Not Alone, available on iTunes on February 5. February 4, 2008
Upcoming Washington, DC show and benefit EP from OK Go & Bonerama
On February 2, OK Go and Bonerama will play a benefit at D.C.'s 9:30 Club in support of You're Not Alone - an EP to support Sweet Home New Orleans and Al "Carnival Time" Johnson. January 21, 2008
Successful New Orleans Concerts Aid Big Easy Musicians
Last week, two benefit concerts raised over $6,000 for Sweet Home New Orleans - a coalition of non-profit organizations that helps find affordable housing and provides rental assistance for the city's musicians - and Big Easy music legend Al "Carnival Time" Johnson.
January 15, 2008 Press release | Event details
Ann Chaitovitz Appointed
FMC's New Executive Director A proven leader in musician and public policy issues, Chaitovitz replaces founding Executive Director Jenny Toomey January 3, 2008
Concerts for New Orleans Musicians Bring Artists Together Two New Orleans shows and upcoming benefit CD from OK Go and Bonerama January 2, 2008
FMC's Jenny Toomey Appointed Program Officer for Ford Foundation
Kristin Thomson to Serve as FMC’s Interim Executive Director Michael Bracy to Chair FMC Board of Directors November 26, 2007
Seattle "Rocked the Net" Rep. Jay Inslee advocated network neutrality;
joined by rocker Matt Nathanson, Reclaim the Media, FMC and local music business representatives October 31, 2007
Rock the Net: Campaign for Net Neutrality Rocks Seattle
Teleconference with Rep Jay Inslee on Tuesday, Oct 30. Matt Nathanson performs at Seattle’s Crocodile Café on Tuesday, Oct. 30 October 26, 2007
Future of Music Policy Summit to Tackle Critical Issues at the Intersection of Music, Law, Technology and Policy Sen. Byron Dorgan and Sen. Ron Wyden to Deliver Keynote Addresses
Mac McCaughan, Bob Mould, Marybeth Peters of the U.S. Copyright Office and More Than 90 Other Panelists Confirmed. September 10, 2007 Summit home page Press Credentialing
AT&T's muting of bands points toward a pattern of silencing political speech Content monitor did not edit out 20 instances of curse words during Pearl Jam webcast, despite AT&T claim it hires monitors to block "excessive profanity". August 13, 2007
Top musicians, lawyers, technologists confirmed for FMC's 7th annual Policy Summit August 13, 2007 Press Release Summit home page Press Credentialing
FMC Statement on AT&T Silencing Pearl Jam's lyrics during Lollapalooza webcast August 9, 2007
FMC Statement on Federal Trade Commission Report on Net Neutrality June 29, 2007
FMC files testimony with House Small Business Committee on CRB Webcasting Rates June 27, 2007 Press Release | Testimony
Clear Channel strips local, independent artists of digital performance royalties
FMC has discovered that Clear Channel's online application for local and independent artists to submit their music for airplay on each of its stations requires the artist to approve a licensing agreement that does away with their digital performance right. June 22, 2007
Low Power Radio Gets New Push in Congress
Congress introduces bills to create hundreds of new low power FM radio stations to cities and suburbs across the country. June 22, 2007
FMC Announces Dates for 7th annual Policy Summit
September 17-18, 2007
GWU Betts Theatre, Washington, DC June 11, 2007
FMC Organizes "Musicians Bringing Musicians Home II"
A Benefit Concert on May 27 at New Orleans' Tipitina's for Sweet Home New Orleans featuring: Indigo Girls, Damian Kulash of OK Go, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Matt Nathanson, Pamela Z...and special guests
May 23, 2007 Press Release | Details
Congressman Mike Doyle to address conference on music, law and technology
May 2 event will bring together leading experts from worlds of music, law, technology and policy. April 25, 2007
A2IM Endorses Rock the Net Campaign
American Association of Independent Music urges its label members to join the campaign for network neutrality. April 17, 2007
Music Mashes with Policy at upcoming Technology and IP Policy Day
May 2 event will bring together leading experts from worlds of music, law, technology and policy. April 16, 2007
FMC Applauds FCC's Payola Settlement
Payola agreement by FCC and big broadcast chains represents a major - but tentative - step toward once again opening the nation's airwaves to local music and voices. April 13, 2007
Rep. Edward Markey, Ted Leo kick off "Rock the Net"
Nearly 150 artists and labels have already signed onto campaign for net neutrality
March 27, 2007 Press Release | Rock the Net
Major Artists To Join Launch of Rock the Net Campaign for Net Neutrality March 23, 2007
FMC Statement on FCC's "Rules of Engagement" On Payola March 5, 2007
FMC Files Reply Comments in FCC Media Ownership Proceeding January 16, 2007
FMC Statement on FCC Payola Settlement
FMC's statement on FCC's reported consent decree with the broadcast industry in regards to payola. January 16, 2007
Radio Station Ownership Consolidation Shown to Harm Musicians and the Public
FMC study shows that the rapid consolidation of the commercial radio industry that followed the Telecommunications Act of 1996 has led to a loss of localism, less competition, fewer viewpoints and less diversity in radio programming in media markets across the country.
December 13, 2006 Press release Report details
FMC Organizes Musicians Bringing Musicians Home Benefit concert at New Orleans' Tipitina's on November 6th featuring Steve Earle, Mike Mills, Allison Moorer, Tom Morello, Boots Riley, Corin Tucker and special guests.
October 23, 2006 Read press release Read press coverage
Job
Losses Associated with Radio Consolidation Undermine Localism and Diversity FMC, Newspaper Guild and Consumers Union urge FCC to take employment effects
of their policies into account during upcoming review of media ownership rules August 9, 2006
FMC Releases Research on Employment and Wage Effects of Radio Consolidaton August 9, 2006
FMC on Preserving the Dynamism of the Internet Opinion Piece on ABC News June 29, 2006
FMC Statement on Senate Commerce Committee Vote in Support of LPFM June 28, 2006
FMC Statement on FCC Media Ownership Proceeding June 21, 2006
Indie-rock revolution, fueled by net neutrality Op-ed by FMC's Jenny Toomey and Michael Bracy June 13, 2006
Pearl Jam Donation To Help Musicians Help Themselves Proceeds From Washington, DC Appearance to be Donated to FMC Artist Research
Council May 25, 2006 Press Release
FMC signs on letter to preserve net neutrality May 17, 2006
FMC Announces Dates for Sixth Annual Future of Music Policy Summit
October 5-7, 2006 Media Advisory May 15, 2006
FMC Statement on Release of Feingold's Radio and Concert Disclosure
and Competition Act of 2005 November 18, 2005
FMC Sends Letter to Senate Commerce Committee in Support of a
Public Performance Right for Sound Recordings October 19, 2005
Top Names in Music, Law, Technology and Policy Return to Debate Critical
Issues at Fifth Annual Future of Music Policy Summit
September 6, 2005 Media Advisory | Policy
Summit home page
FMC Announces Health Insurance Navigation Tool
August 9, 2005 HINT Home Page
FMC Press Release: Music Mashes with Policy at DC Policy Day April 8, 2005
FMC's Michael Bracy Testifies in front
of House Judiciary Committee on "Digital Music Interoperability" April 6, 2005
FMC files comments at US Copyright Office on "Orphan
Works"
Comments also ask Copyright
Office to consider status of out-of-print recordings March 25, 2005
FMC Sends Letter to Senate Stating Concerns about S 193, Broadcast Decency Enforcement
Act March
10, 2005
FMC and artist groups file joint reply comments at FCC on localism in broadcasting,
MB Docket 04-233
January
3, 2005 PDF of document
