InternetNZ has just announced that I will be the keynote speaker at PublicACTA, an ACTA conference scheduled just prior to the next round of ACTA negotiations in Wellington, NZ.
News
DFAIT Launches Consultation on Encryption Controls
The Department of Foreign Affairs has launched a public consultation on encryption controls. Comments are due by April 30, 2010.
Internet Companies: UK Digital Economy Bill Threatens Free Speech
Google, Yahoo, Facebook and Ebay, along with the UK's largest internet service providers, are arguing that changes to the UK Digital Economy bill poses a theat to free speech.
Backtracking on Foreign Investment in Telecom
The government appears to be backtracking on quickly opening the Canadian telecom market to foreign investment. Industry Minister Tony Clement's press secretary now says "our government will also be investigating the existing restrictions for the telecommunications industry. This is a complex issue involving changes to business models, rapidly evolving technology, […]
Canadian Bookseller Association Opposes New Amazon Distribution Network
The Globe and Mail reports that the Canadian Bookseller Association is urging the government to block Amazon.com from building a distribution network in Canada.
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