The Information Commissioner of Canada has called for the reinstatement of the CAIRS database, which provided access to past information requests. She notes rightly notes that the government could – and should – go much further than sites such as CAIRS.Info, which I launched a couple of years ago.
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UK Court to Review Digital Economy Act
BT and TalkTalk, two leading UK ISPs, have won judicial review of the Digital Economy Act, which contains graduated response provisions. The court will assess whether the law conflicts with EU legislation.
In Search of A Compromise on Copyright
Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore was quick to criticize opposition concerns, but garnering the requisite votes to pass the legislation will require compromise. The good news is that there may be a path to finding common ground on each issue.
CPCC: Conservative Party “Hate People Who Make Art”
David Basskin, a director with the Canadian Private Copying Collective, offers startling comments regarding Bill C-32, stating that “we’re really at a loss to understand the capacity of the Conservative party to hate people who make art.”
European Parliament Crowdsources Draft ACTA Resolution
Several Members of the European Parliament have posted a draft resolution on ACTA and encouraged the public to provide feedback.


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