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B.C.and Alberta Privacy Law Obtain Substantially Similar Exemption

The Government of Canada has announced that private sector privacy laws in Alberta and British Columbia have formally received their designation as substantially similar legislation to the Canadian federal standard.

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November 5, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

CRIA Expresses Concern Over Satellite Radio Plans

The Canadian Press covers Canadian Recording Industry Association concerns over plans to introduce satellite radio into the Canadian marketplace. Professor Geist comments on CRIA's opposition, arguing that the call for stronger copyright protection are overstated.

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November 2, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

Quebec Court Rules Satellite TV Rules Unconstitutional

Professor Geist comments in the Globe and Mail on last week’s Quebec court decision which ruled that Canada’s satellite television regulations are unconstitutional. Geist argues that the federal government has little alternative but to appeal the decision.

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November 1, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

B.C. Privacy Commissioner Issues Patriot Act Report

The B.C. Privacy Commissioner has issued his much anticipated report on the effects of the Patriot Act on government outsourced data. The lengthy report identifies a range of privacy concerns and includes recommendations for governmental action at both the provincial and federal levels.

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November 1, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

Jamaican Minister Says E-commerce Law Likely Next Year

The Jamaican Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology Phillip Paulwell is optimistic that an electronic transaction law will be in place by early next year. Paulwell says an E-Transaction Act will likely be put before parliament before the end of this year.

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November 1, 2004 Comments are Disabled News