The Canadian Private Copying Collective has issued a release saying that it has no plans to seek a levy on cloud-based music services. The CPCC says the services are viewed as licensed services, not private copying (though neither the Google nor Amazon services are currently licensed). The announcement vindicates Canadian […]
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OECD Releases Report on National Broadband Plans
The OECD has released a new study on national broadband plans that finds that Canada is one of the few countries without government-backed targets for broadband access and speeds.
International Free Speech Representatives Issue Joint Declaration on Expression and the Internet
The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Representative on Freedom of the Media, the Organization of American States (OAS) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) Special […]
“A Great Moment for the Free Flow of Information”
Google’s Public Policy Blog comments on the recent UN Report on freedom of expression and the Internet.
Creators’ Access Copyright on AC’s 2010 Financial Statements
“Revenue is dropping and expenses are rising. And expenses have risen 22.5% in four years.”