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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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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India’s DOT Fines Three ISPs
India’s Department of Telecom has fined three ISPs for illegal traffic routing in connection with offering long distance calling. As per the licence conditions, ISPs are not permitted to offer telephony services on fixed lined phones.
Thailand to Consider E-commerce Law Reform
Thailand’s Electronic Transactions Commission will propose to the Cabinet this month that it revise the Electronic Transaction Act. Thailand recently created an e-transaction agency that will act as a supervisory office in order to boost and promote e-commerce and e-transactions between government, business and the private sector.
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