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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B.C. Privacy Commissioner Issues Patriot Act Report
The B.C. Privacy Commissioner has issued his much anticipated report on the effects of the Patriot Act on government outsourced data. The lengthy report identifies a range of privacy concerns and includes recommendations for governmental action at both the provincial and federal levels.
More on Canada’s Culture Deficit
Billboard Magazine's Entertainment Law Weekly has published a slightly updated version of Professor Geist's article on Canada's culture deficit (subscription required). The original column is available from the Toronto Star.
Privacy Commissioner Issues Finding on Workplace Surveillance
Professor Geist comments in the National Post on the federal Privacy Commissioner’s latest finding focusing on webcam surveillance in the workplace. He notes that the decision is part of a larger trend toward restricting surveillance practices on privacy grounds.