Canada’s Interim Federal Privacy Commissioner has released his office’s 2002-03 annual report. The report highlights the Office’s activities under both private sector and public sector privacy legislation. see: 2002-03 Annual Report also see: Knight v. Hutchinson decision here
News
Bank Computers With Account Data Nearly Sold on eBay
Two Bank of Montreal computers containing hundreds of sensitive customer files were nearly sold on eBay last week. The computers were purchased from a computer asset management firm, refurbished, and placed for auction until the seller noticed the accessibility of account information. see: Toronto Star article here. also see: Knight […]
Yet more – the CBC covers the story
The CBC has joined the crowd of Canadian media covering the RIAA suits story. Professor Geist comments on the likelihood of Canadians facing a lawsuit for file sharing. see: Canadians OK To File Swap also see: Knight v. Hutchinson decision here
More on the RIAA suits and Canada
The Toronto Star provides further coverage of the Canadian perspective on the RIAA file sharing suits with comments from Professor Geist on the challenge of identifying file sharers under Canadian law. see: Canadian File Sharers' Risk Low also see: Knight v. Hutchinson decision here
Covering the Canadian Perspective on RIAA suits
The Globe and Mail runs a story featuring coverage of the Canadian perspective on the RIAA lawsuits that includes commentary from Professor Geist. Geist notes that it is much more difficult under Canadian law to uncover the identity of file sharers. see: Murky Laws Make Piracy Suits Less Likely in […]
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