David Fraser reports on a recent Federal Court of Canada ruling that awarded $4,500 in damages over the Royal Bank of Canada’s disclosure of banking information during a bitter divorce dispute.
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Pushing the Limits of State Surveillance
The Globe’s Lawrence Martin on the government’s lawful access plans with former Minister Stockwell Day noting he still supports requiring warrants before mandating disclosure of personal information.
Stingray Launches Canadian Music Service
Stingray today launches a new online Canadian music service having addressed the major issue keeping services out of the country – the high cost of licensing. CRIA (Music Canada)’s Graham Henderson admits that high costs have been cited as one of the principal reasons services such as Pandora have stayed […]
Coalition Protests Government Lawful Access Plans
A coalition of advocacy groups and professors (myself included) have written a public letter expressing concern over the government’s plans to reintroduce lawful access legislation. The letter generated coverage from the CBC here and here.
Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Domain Names Are Property
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that domain names are property. The decision marks a shift in judicial thinking on the issue, which previously treated domain names as licenses.