The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has issued a noteworthy Internet hate decision that focuses on the applicability of the Human Rights Act to Internet hate materials (Globe coverage here). The Tribunal ordered fines against several individuals for their role in maintaining several hate websites and newsletters. The lengthy decision is […]
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ITU Calls For Enforceable ISP Codes of Conduct to Combat Spam
The International Telecommunications Union is holding a World Telecommunications Development Conference this week and has reportedly used the opportunity to release a new study on combatting spam. The Financial Times reports that the ITU concludes that while all countries need anti-spam legislation, a more effective approach would be to require […]
CBC’s As It Happens: Toronto Muni WiFi
Real audio version of interview on March 7, 2006 on CBC’s As It Happens discussing Toronto municipal wifi plans.
Commenting on Toronto WiFi Plans
I appeared on CBC’s As It Happens (real audio) this evening to discuss Toronto Hydro’s wifi plans. Evan Solomon, who conducted the interview, seemed a bit bothered by the idea that an electric utility is getting into the Internet services market. I defended the utility, arguing that the more competition […]
Ontario Police Arrest Man for War Driving
Ontario police have arrested a 25 year old man under Section 326 of the Criminal Code which covers theft of communications. The alleged crime? Theft of Internet connectivity by unauthorized access to a wireless network.
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