My weekly technology law column (Toronto Star version, homepage version) focuses again on the CBC's decision to distribute the finale of Canada's Next Great Prime Minister without DRM on BitTorrent. The use of BitTorrent may come as a surprise to those who mistakenly equate file sharing solely with infringing activities. BitTorrent and other peer-to-peer technologies are finding increasing favour with legitimate businesses attracted to its ability to distribute content in an efficient, cost-effective fashion.
Articles by: Michael Geist
Hulu.com Blocks Canadians from NHL Games
The NHL has announced that its content is now available through Hulu.com, the U.S. video site. The site features full-length classic NHL games, yet is not available to Canadians. Television shows subject to licensing issues I understand, but blocking the NHL?
Toronto Star on the CRTC and Cancon for the Net
The Toronto Star reports on the unreleased CRTC draft report on new media, which is set for release in May.
Patry on Israel and the USTR
Bill Patry features a great blog posting on Israel, the USTR, and the IIPA.
Recent Posts
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 237: A Conversation with Jason Woywada of BCFIPA on Political Party Privacy and Bill C-4 
Lawful Access on Steroids: Why Bill C-2’s Big Brother Tactics Combine Expansive Warrantless Disclosure with Unprecedented Secrecy 
Government Reverses on Privacy and the Charter: Department of Justice Analysis Concludes Political Party Privacy Bill Raises No Charter of Rights Effects 
“Big Brother Tactics”: Why Bill C-2’s New Warrantless Disclosure Demand Powers Extend Far Beyond Internet and Telecom Providers 
Government Seeks To Exempt Political Parties From Privacy Laws Even As CRTC Reports They Are Leading Source of Spam Complaints
