The Globe and Mail provides coverage of Canada’s anti-spam policy and how it compares with initiatives around the world. Professor Geist comments on the effectiveness of spam legislation and the need for global co-operation. see: Anti-Spam Laws Junk, Observers Say also see: Knight v. Hutchinson decision here
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Canadian Senator Introduces Anti-Spam Bill
The National Post covers the recent anti-spam bill introduced last week by Senator Donald Oliver. Professor Geist comments on the likelihood that anti-spam legislation will deal effectively with the spam problem. see: Will Unwanted Emails Be Illegal? also see: Knight v. Hutchinson decision here
Geist Named Canarie IWAY Public Leadership Award Winner
Professor Geist has been named the 2003 Canarie IWAY Public Leadership Award winner at a ceremony in Toronto. The award goes to advocates of the development of Canada’s information and advanced Internet society. The Award recipient must demonstrate outstanding leadership with respect to public good, interest and service. Recent winners […]
Canadian Privacy Commissioner Issues Annual Report
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
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 […]
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