The Wire Report reports that the Liberals are preparing amendments to Bill C-32 to address digital locks and fair dealing. The digital lock reforms will apparently address the consumer rights concerns, as Garneau notes in the article that “we believe that if somebody has legitimately bought a work and wants […]
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C-32 Legislative Committee, Day Two: Clement & Moore Take Centre Stage
Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance Concerned With C-32’s Digital Lock Rules
The Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance, one of Canada’s leading technology associations with small, medium, and large technology companies as members, has posted an issues brief that includes criticism of Bill C-32’s approach to digital locks. According to CATA: Like many stakeholders, the members of the coalition are concerned that the […]
Rogers Reportedly Considering Extra Fees for Wireless Data Priority
Electronista reports that Rogers is considering implementing a new “Data Priority Service” that would prioritize subscriber data packets for a monthly fee.
UBC Launches License Database as Access Copyright Agreement Nears Expiry
With the Access Copyright agreement expiring at the end of the December, UBC has taken a step toward walking away from the collective by establishing a license database to track the rights to various works for professors and students at the school.