Two recent Federal Court decisions grappled with the issue of damage awards for privacy violations and arrived at the same conclusion – personal privacy is not worth much when it comes actual compensation for privacy breaches or abuses.
Two recent Federal Court decisions grappled with the issue of damage awards for privacy violations and arrived at the same conclusion – personal privacy is not worth much when it comes actual compensation for privacy breaches or abuses.
Appeared in the Toronto Star on November 28, 2010 as Canadian Courts Set High Bar for Privacy Damage Awards When privacy violations occur, the first reaction for many victims is to search for a way to stop the offending conduct. The second response may be to invoke the law by […]
A large group of prominent Quebec artists are traveling to Ottawa today to voice opposition to Bill C-32 and support for a new levy system on ISPs.
Ole, Canada’s largest music publisher, has issued a stinging release on Bill C-32, arguing that the bill does little for songwriters and artists. The release notes that digital locks represent a failed strategy, instead advocating for levy systems.
Level 3 Communications, which delivers online movies to Netflix customers, says that ISP giant Comcast has set up a toolbooth around its broadband Internet services.