Archive for May 18th, 2009

The Download Decade Turns to Copyright

The Globe and Mail's Download Decade turns to the issue of copyright today. The package includes a lengthy article on the issue, a global map of the copyfight, and the launch of a public wiki on copyright reform. The wiki is an interesting initiative – the Globe plans to wrap […]

May 18, 2009 — 4 comments — News

The Download Decade Turns to Copyright

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Divisions Between US and EU Begin to Appear Over ACTA

A recent issue of Inside US Trade featured a detailed report (sub required) on the European Union positions in the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiations. The article cites comments from Pedro Velasco Martins, an EU official involved in the ACTA negotiations and points to several areas of disagreement: The scope of […]

May 18, 2009 — 1 comment — News

New Zealand Launches ACTA Consultation

New Zealand has launched its second ACTA consultation. This consultation asks specific questions about border measures, civil enforcement, and criminal enforcement.

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Vancouver Moves Toward Becoming an Open City

The City of Vancouver's City Council will consider a motion next week to become an open city. The motion endorses principles around open and accessible data, open standards, and the use of open source software.

May 18, 2009 — Comments are Disabled — News