Appeared in the Toronto Star on October 23, 2006 as Vote Against Online Voting Communities across Ontario head to the polls next month in municipal elections that determine mayors, city councilors, school trusties, and a host of other local government positions. If history is any guide, turnout will be very […]
Archive for October, 2006
MSFT and the Ontario IPC Office
The Office of the Ontario Privacy Commissioner has long been a world leader in privacy advocacy, displaying a remarkable ability to anticipate the privacy impact of cutting-edge technologies. Given its track record, the attention being lavished on the release of a new document on identity management is much deserved as it merits wide reading. The Seven Laws of Identity builds on work being done by Microsoft designed to allow Internet users to better manage their online "identities" by limiting the disclosure of personal information ("data minimization"), using better authentication practices, and building in user consent and controls. In recent news reports, the Office has touted the virtues of its Seven Laws of Identity approach, with claims that it will help solve Internet ills such as phishing, pharming, and spam.
As I read the coverage and white paper, I am left somewhat uncomfortable.
Much Ado About Nothing
Last week's headlines about a potential court order involving ICANN and the spamhaus domain? Denied .
Australia Releases Copyright Amendment Bill
As always, Kim Weatherall has the details including the incredibly short timeline for discussion of a 219-page law.
Gov’t Backs Down in Cash Grab For Deferral Account
The Globe and Mail reports that the government was thinking about grabbing the more than $600 million sitting in deferral accounts that the CRTC wants used for broadband and consumer groups want refunded. The optics of hundreds of millions of consumers' money going into government coffers while the same telcos […]
