The new amended version of Bill C-11 has been posted along with the Bill C-11 legislative committee report.
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Fair Dealing and the Effect on the Market
Ariel Katz has a must-read post that comprehensively examines fair dealing/fair use tests, demonstrating that “effect on the market” is not the predominant factor in assessing whether a particular dealing is fair. There is also a good discussion in the comments and a follow-up post from Howard Knopf.
Who Pays for Online Surveillance?: Police Recommended “Public Safety” Tax on Internet Bills
One of the major unanswered questions about Bill C-30, the lawful access/online surveillance bill, is who will pay for the costs associated with responding to law enforcement demands for subscriber information (“look ups”) and installation of surveillance equipment (“hook ups”). Christopher Parsons has an excellent post that takes a shot […]
Strong Majority in BC Oppose Lawful Access
The Globe reports on a new BC poll that finds that a strong majority of provincial residents oppose Bill C-30. The report indicates 73% oppose the online surveillance bill and 55% strongly oppose it.
The $8 Billion iPod
Great, great TED talk from Rob Reid on the funny numbers often promoted by music and movie lobby groups in the context of copyright.
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Commentary: Ensuring the Sovereignty and Security of Canadian Health Data
