FCC Chair Julius Genachowski is delivering a speech this morning that takes a strong stand for a free and open Internet (the U.S. regulator has also launched OpenInternet.gov as a site to debate the issue). A transcript of the prepared remarks indicates that the FCC Chair wants to formally establish six principles as Commission rules related to net neutrality. The FCC is focusing on non-discrimination and tranparency as well as making it clear that the rules should apply across platforms – broadband, mobile, and satellite. Key quotes:
Archive for September, 2009
FCC Takes Stand For Net Neutrality
Government Directs CRTC To Consider Fee-For-Carriage
Following on yesterday's post on how Conservative MPs submitted comments to the CRTC in support of fee-for-carriage, this morning Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore announced an Order-in-Council directing the CRTC to hold hearings and report back on a fee-for-carriage system in Canada. The challenge, as noted yesterday, is the possibility […]
Privacy Law Emerges as Latest Canadian Export
The recent Canadian privacy case involving Facebook attracted international attention as the world's leading social networking site agreed to implement a series of changes that will affect 250 million users. While the case is widely viewed as a significant victory for Canadian privacy, my weekly technology law column (Toronto Star version, homepage version) notes the issue might never have been addressed but for a second, little-noticed privacy decision released two weeks later.
City of Vancouver Launches Open Data Portal
David Eaves reports that the City of Vancouver has launched its open data portal.
UK Music Industry Preparing To Backdown on Three Strikes Proposals
The Times reports that the UK music industry is preparing to backdown from demands for a three-strikes and you're out system in the face of opposition from artists. The Featured Artists Coalition calls the approach "grossly disproportionate."
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