Articles by: Michael Geist

Secret ACTA Deal To Change IT Forever

Rafael Ruffolo posts an opinion piece for ComputerWorld Canada that focuses on the impact of ACTA on IT industry.

Read more ›

December 1, 2009 1 comment News

CRTC Launches Online Consultation Site on Fee-For-Carriage

The Canadian Press reports on a new CRTC online consultation site on the fee-for-carriage issue.  The online consultation runs until December 21st.

Read more ›

December 1, 2009 3 comments News

EU ACTA Analysis Leaks: Confirms Plans For Global DMCA, Encourage 3 Strikes Model

The European Commission analysis of ACTA's Internet chapter has leaked, indicating that the U.S. is seeking to push laws that extend beyond the WIPO Internet treaties and beyond current European Union law (the EC posted the existence of the document last week but refused to make it publicly available).  The […]

Read more ›

November 30, 2009 90 comments News

Legislative Proposals Signal New Policing Requirements for Internet Providers

Appeared in the Toronto Star on November 30, 2009 as Will Web Child-Porn Bill Do More Harm Than Good? Last week federal Justice Minister Robert Nicholson introduced new legislation that, if enacted, will establish mandatory disclosure requirements for Internet providers to report child pornography websites or subscribers they believe are […]

Read more ›

November 30, 2009 Comments are Disabled Columns Archive

Swedish Minister To Demand ACTA Be Opened Up

Swedish Communications Minister Åsa Torstensson visits Washington, DC next week with a meeting with the USTR on the agenda. According to a press release , the message on ACTA will be simple: open up the process to the public and do not adopt a three-strikes model.

Read more ›

November 27, 2009 10 comments News