A couple of weeks ago, I noted the international trend toward user concerns in copyright reform. Add another UK initiative to the list. The UK government has launched the Gowers Review of Intellectual Property. In addition to consulting widely and providing ample time for comment, consider the issues being examined: […]
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Two From Yahoo
While much of the tech world's attention is focused on RIM (with the judge reserving his decision this afternoon), there are two Yahoo stories worth noting. First, add Yahoo to the list of companies that are coming out against DRM. Yahoo Music chief Dave Goldberg raised eyebrows Thursday at the […]
CBC’s Just Watch Us: The End of Privacy
Last week I participated in a terrific public forum on privacy and security for CBC’s The Sunday Edition. The forum was held at the Library and Archives Canada and attracted an amazing number of people for a Monday night (it was edited and broadcast last Sunday morning). Hosted by Michael […]
CRTC Outlines Plans for Do-Not-Call List Policy Process
The CRTC today unveiled a series of developments on the creation of a do-not-call list. The Commission will hold a four-day public hearing on the issue from May 2 to 5, 2006. Those interested in participating must register by March 6, 2006 (those interested in submitting comments without participating can […]
LSAT Fingerprinting Tests the Limits of Privacy Law
My weekly Law Bytes column (Toronto Star version, homepage version) examines the growing controversy over the mandatory fingerprinting of students taking the LSAT. There has been swift reaction to the thumb-printing story, with the federal, British Columbia, and Alberta Privacy Commissioners joining forces in a combined privacy investigation. Moreover, the Canadian Council of Law Deans, which represents law schools across the country, has expressed concern over the practice, acknowledging that the data could be subject to a USA Patriot Act request. The Council raised questions about whether the practice might violate federal and provincial privacy statutes.
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