Nature has a disturbing story on publisher plans to fight open access.
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CIPPIC Files Complaint in Data Breach Case
The Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic has filed a formal complaint with the Canadian Privacy Commissioner, requesting a formal investigation into the widely-reported security breach suffered by the Winners group of companies, and affecting consumers who shop at any Winners or HomeSense store in Canada. CIPPIC is concerned […]
CBC on Online Video Sharing
I spent an hour yesterday talking about the impact of online video and social media on CBC's Ontario Today. The discussion and callers highlighted the great benefits (ie. musician talking about the benefits of the Internet) and the anxiety that some parents feel about their kids interaction with MySpace, Facebook, […]
Why the WIPO Development Agenda Matters
If a picture tells a thousand words, this chart, which graphically demonstrates global royalty flows, instantly demonstrates why the development agenda deserves our support and why Canada – alongside virtually every other country – will continue to face enormous pressure from the U.S. on IP policy. Note in particular the […]
Schneier on Security Disclosure
One of the world's leading security experts on why full disclosure is a good idea.