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.
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.
Recent Posts
Regulator First, Rules Later: Bill C-34 Debate Shows the Government Wants a Digital Safety Commission Before It Figures Out What It Will Do 
Making the Case Against Its Own Bill: What the Government’s Bill C-34 Charter Statement Reveals About the Constitutional Vulnerability of the Social Media Ban 
“Position Has Not Changed”: The Canadian Government Reaffirms That Antisemitism Includes Anti-Zionism 
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 279: My Keynote on Digital Sovereignty: Control, Choice, and Connection 
The What, Me Worry? Consultation: Media Quietly Tells Government It Wants Even More Funding With Little Concern for Independence Risks
