Duncan McKie of the Canadian Independent Record Production Association comments on the forthcoming copyright consultation. There is a great opportunity with this consultation but also a great threat as groups like CIRPA will be demanding reforms that extend beyond even C-61.
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Latest Round of ACTA Negotiations Conclude
Tech Daily Dose reports that the latest round of Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiations have concluded in Morocco. The negotiations foucsed on international cooperation, enforcement practices and institutional issues. The countries agreed to release draft agendas before all subsequent negotiating rounds. The next meeting will be held in South Korea in […]
Amazon Remotely Deletes E-Books From Kindle Readers
The NY Times reports that Amazon has remotely deleted a pair of e-books from users' Kindles after the publisher apparently changed its mind on offering an electronic edition. The books? George Orwell's 1984 and Animal Farm.
Government Issues Media Advisory For Copyright Consultation
The Government has issued a media advisory for the official launch of the copyright consultation. It is planned for 12:45 in Vancouver on Monday following the first roundtable. The CBC provides additional coverage on the consultation plans.
The ISP Copyright Consultation Questions
Mediacaster posts the questions pertaining to ISPs that have been posed as part of the forthcoming copyright consultation. These include notice-and-takedown, ISP liability, and a making available right. The full consultation launches on Monday.
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