The Taiwanese Government Information Office has announced plans to introduce an Internet content rating system. Content will be classified into four major categories — 1) general, 2) protection (barring kids under six), 3) PG-18 (barring those aged under 12, accompanying parents or other adults for those aged between 12 and […]
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Canadian Privacy Commissioner Releases Annual Report
Canadian Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart has released her annual report, warning that privacy is losing out as law enforcement and national security agencies collect more information about more people. The report also includes coverage of PIPEDA, the private sector privacy law, with data on complaints and actions before the courts.
B.C.and Alberta Privacy Law Obtain Substantially Similar Exemption
The Government of Canada has announced that private sector privacy laws in Alberta and British Columbia have formally received their designation as substantially similar legislation to the Canadian federal standard.
CRIA Expresses Concern Over Satellite Radio Plans
The Canadian Press covers Canadian Recording Industry Association concerns over plans to introduce satellite radio into the Canadian marketplace. Professor Geist comments on CRIA's opposition, arguing that the call for stronger copyright protection are overstated.
Quebec Court Rules Satellite TV Rules Unconstitutional
Professor Geist comments in the Globe and Mail on last week’s Quebec court decision which ruled that Canada’s satellite television regulations are unconstitutional. Geist argues that the federal government has little alternative but to appeal the decision.
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