Articles by: Michael Geist

More on Be Careful What You Wish For

A couple of weeks ago, I noted the international trend toward user concerns in copyright reform. Add another UK initiative to the list. The UK government has launched the Gowers Review of Intellectual Property. In addition to consulting widely and providing ample time for comment, consider the issues being examined: […]

February 24, 2006 — 1 comment — News

Two From Yahoo

While much of the tech world's attention is focused on RIM (with the judge reserving his decision this afternoon), there are two Yahoo stories worth noting. First, add Yahoo to the list of companies that are coming out against DRM. Yahoo Music chief Dave Goldberg raised eyebrows Thursday at the […]

February 24, 2006 — Comments are Disabled — News

Just Watch Us: The End of Privacy

Real audio stream of public forum broadcast on February 19, 2006.

February 21, 2006 — Comments are Disabled — Audio

CBC’s Just Watch Us: The End of Privacy

Last week I participated in a terrific public forum on privacy and security for CBC’s The Sunday Edition. The forum was held at the Library and Archives Canada and attracted an amazing number of people for a Monday night (it was edited and broadcast last Sunday morning). Hosted by Michael […]

February 21, 2006 — Comments are Disabled — News

CRTC Outlines Plans for Do-Not-Call List Policy Process

The CRTC today unveiled a series of developments on the creation of a do-not-call list. The Commission will hold a four-day public hearing on the issue from May 2 to 5, 2006. Those interested in participating must register by March 6, 2006 (those interested in submitting comments without participating can […]

February 20, 2006 — 5 comments — News