THR reports that more than 20,000 individuals have been sued for downloading movies via BitTorrent in recent weeks. The suits may be part of a larger strategy that could see another 30,000 hit with lawsuits in the coming days.
News
ACTA Podcast Explores Transparency and Substantive Concerns
Surprisingly Free has released a lengthy podcast in which I was interviewed about ACTA. The 40 minute podcast touches on a wide range of issues including transparency and substance of the agreement.
Privacy Commissioner of Canada on Cloud Computing
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has released a report on cloud computing, pointing to many areas that raise potential privacy concerns.
UK Regulator To Get Tough on ISP Speed Promises
The Guardian reports that Ofcom, the UK telecom regulator, is considering mandatory regulation to force ISPs to provide more accurate information on the likeley speeds of their service.
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