Articles by: Michael Geist

Privacy Commissioner of Canada on C-61

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has released a letter she wrote in response in concerns about Bill C-61.  Commissioner Stoddart expresses clear concern about the anti-circumvention provisions, noting that: the amendments would allow companies to use digital rights management (DRM) software on media sold to Canadian consumers.  These tools have […]

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October 2, 2008 2 comments News

Michael Moore Sends Takedown Letter Over Torrent of Film

Michael Moore has generated considerable publicity over his decision to make his latest film – Slacker Uprising – freely available online.  Moore states that you can do whatever you want with the film, but EasyDNS reports that did not stop his lawyers from sending a takedown request regarding a torrent […]

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October 2, 2008 6 comments News

Canadian Study Uncovers Widespread Chinese Net Surveillance

A Canadian backed study has uncovered widespread Chinese Internet surveillance that tracks text messages sent via Skype.  Coverage from the NY Times and the study itself.

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October 2, 2008 1 comment News

Do-Not-Call Registry Early Glitches

The National Post reports on the glitches (or overwhelming demand) on day one of Canada's do-not-call registry. iOptOut.ca experienced a huge traffic spike as well, sending out roughly one million opt-out requests over the past two days.

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October 2, 2008 6 comments News

Copyright Issue Draws Local Interest

A growing number of reports (here and here) indicate that copyright is being regularly raised in local debates.

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October 2, 2008 Comments are Disabled News