Students at the University of Ottawa's Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic have filed a privacy complaint against Facebook. The complaint alleges 22 violations of Canada's national privacy law.
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CRTC Modifies Telecom Complaints Body
The CRTC has made some changes to the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services Inc. It will now limit mandatory participation of telecom service providers to three years and capped the monetary compensation award to direct financial loss. Moreover, the maximum amount available for collective complaints will be $5,000, regardless […]
National Post Calls for Greater Mobile Competition
The National Post has published an editorial emphasizing Canada's high mobile rates and the need for greater competition.
Bell Hit With Quebec Class Action Over Throttling Practices
L'Union des Consommateurs and a Quebec consumer have launched a class action lawsuit against Bell Canada over its throttling practices. The suit, which is seeking certification on behalf of all provincial subscribers, argues that the practices deliberately slowed consumer services and raises privacy issues. It seeks a refund of 80 […]
U.S. Report Says ACTA Deal Gaining Steam
While Industry Minister Jim Prentice and Canadian officials continue to remain mum about the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, a report out of the U.S. suggests that there is considerable reason for public concern. Congress Daily (sub req) quotes a high-level official from the USTR as indicating that the talks are gaining […]
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The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 229: My Digital Access Day Keynote – Assessing the Canadian Digital Policy Record 
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