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A Balanced Approach on Copyright Reform

With news today that a coalition of education groups have held a press conference to call for balanced copyright reform, University Affairs, the Canadian university and colleges publication, publishes an opinion essay by Professor Geist on how Canada can best achieve that balance.

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September 22, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

South Africa Spends Thousands to Obtain Southafrica.com Domain

A South African government official has acknowledged that the country has spent roughly 1 million rand in trying to obtain the southafrica.com domain. The legal action has not resulted in a transfer of the domain.

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September 20, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

Cable Break Interrupts Internet Service in Guyana

Thousands of Guyanese were without Internet access last week after a submarine broke a cable in French Guiana. The country’s telecommunications provider has blocked ISPs from establishing satellite links, claiming a monopoly on voice and data services.

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September 20, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

Toronto Star Home To Copyright Debate

Professor Geist's recent run of columns on copyright related issues has begun to generate significant comment in the pages of the Toronto Star. In recent weeks, Professor Geist has focused on the broadcast flag, ringtones, and ISP liability in Canada. The Star has since published an opinion piece by Brian […]

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September 16, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

Newfoundland Cuts Privacy Commissioner’s Time

Newfoundland has cut the role of its Information and Privacy Commissioner to a part-time position. The provincial Justice Minister said the government remains committed to access to information and privacy.

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September 9, 2004 Comments are Disabled News