Appeared in the Toronto Star on April 6, 2009 as Dot.ca Turns 10, An Ideal Time for Public Review The ten-year anniversary of an important milestone in the history of the Internet in Canada passed last month without any notice. On March 11, 1999, the Government of Canada wrote to […]
Articles by: Michael Geist
France and South Korea Move Toward Three Strikes And You’re Out
Recent decisions to abandon a three strikes and you're out copyright model in New Zealand, the UK, and Germany, have not been replicated in two other countries. Last week, both France and South Korea moved toward implementing the approach in their national laws.
Privacy Commissioner Releases Essays on Deep Packet Inspection
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has released a terrific collection of essays on deep packet inspection, releasing a website that takes full advantage of various online collaborative tools.
ACTA Consultation Report
ACTAConsultreport.pdf
Canadian ACTA Consultation Report Revealed
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