The Government has released its cyber-security strategy. The document provides limited details on a serious plan to address online security concerns, though it does confirm that there are plans to reintroduce lawful access legislation.
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Angus Files Petition on C-32
NDP MP Charlie Angus has filed a petition in the House of Commons signed by Canadians that expresses concern with Bill C-32’s digital lock provisions.
Library of Parliament’s Legislative Summary of Bill C-32
The Library of Parliament has posted its legislative summary of Bill C-32. The document includes a good discussion of the key issues and differing opinions on the bill.
Deal or No Deal?: Japan ACTA Round Ends With Near Agreement
The Tokyo round of ACTA negotiations concluded earlier today with countries saying that they “resolved nearly all substantive issues and produced a consolidated and largely finalized text.” Earlier reports from Reuters indicated that the latest round of ACTA negotiations in Tokyo, Japan has failed to produce an agreement. That report […]
Publisher Association Seeks Three Strikes and You’re Out for Canada
The International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers has written to the Canadian government to criticize Bill C-32. In addition to criticizing virtually every new exception – including many that are far more restrictive than those found in the U.S. – it argues for a system that could lead […]
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