The Ottawa Citizen re-runs a piece from late last year focusing on the popularity of music downloading. Professor Geist comments on the exaggerated loss claims of the Canadian Recording Industry Association and highlights the benefits of P2P distribution. Professor Geist expanded on the issue in a two-part series in the […]
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Copyright and Privacy Issues in the News
Professor Geist comments on two of the hottest issues for the coming year — copyright and privacy. In a Silicon Valley North piece, he assesses the current reform situation, while in a Globe and Mail article he notes the issues raised by email privacy in the workplace.
More on the Private Copying Decision
The Canadian media provides further coverage of the federal court's private copying decision. Professor Geist comments in the National Post, CBC, and CTV on the impact of the decision on MP3 players.
Federal Ct. Affirms Private Copying; Drops iPod Levy
The Canadian Federal Court of Appeal has released its decision (2.5 MB file) in case challenging Canada's private copying system. Professor Geist comments in the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star on the court's ruling which held that the levy is not a tax and is therefore constitutional. It also […]


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