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CBC on Facebook Activism

The CBC covers the emergence of Facebook activism, with a particular focus on fair copyright.

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September 9, 2008 Comments are Disabled News

61 Reforms to C-61, Day 56: Interlibrary Digital Loans Must Self-Destruct In Five Days

Bill C-61's library provisions are not confined to e-reserves.  The bill adds a new Section 30.2(5.01) to the Copyright Act that is designed to facilitate digital distribution of materials for interlibrary loans.  The section states: A library, archive or museum, or a person acting under the authority of one, may, […]

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September 8, 2008 3 comments News

CBC on Telecom in Canada

The CBC.ca has begun a special report on telecom in Canada, titled Disconnected. Today's articles include an interview with Jim Prentice and a look at mounting consumer frustration.

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September 8, 2008 1 comment News

Isohunt Files Suit Against CRIA

TorrentFreak reports that Isohunt, a Canadian-based torrent tracker, has filed suit against the Canadian Recording Industry Association. Isohunt is seeking a confirmation that it does not infringe Canadian copyright law.

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September 6, 2008 2 comments News

61 Reforms to C-61, Day 55: E-Reserve Provisions Require DRM

The problems with the e-reserve provisions in C-61 extend beyond just the fair dealing concerns.  In order to qualify for the exception, librarians are required to implement DRM-based solutions on the distribution of electronic materials.  Yesterday I pointed to the provision that expressly permits digital reproduction.  Section 30.02(3) adds two […]

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September 5, 2008 9 comments News