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Telkom Plans To Push Ahead with Parody Site Suit

Telkom, a leading South African telecommunications provider, plans to push ahead with legal action against the owner of Hellkom, a satirical criticism site. Telkom's recent move to try to shut down the site has reportedly increased Hellkom's popularity.

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August 17, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

B.C. Privacy Commissioner Delays Release of Outsourcing Report

B.C.’s information and privacy commissioner has delayed the release of his advisory report on how the U.S. Patriot Act could affect Canadians because of the number of responses received during his inquiry. David Loukidelis now says his report won’t be ready until mid-September.

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August 13, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

Nigeria Promises New Copyright Law

The Nigerian Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Culture and Tourism has promised new copyright legislation for the country. The focus of the legislation will apparently be on tougher anti-piracy provisions.

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August 13, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

Mauritius First African Country to Open Up VoIP

A new report finds that Mauritius has become the first African country to open its legal framework to VoIP. The report expects many other countries to follow suit with some African countries finding that at least 90 percent of their international calls are being placed in the "grey market."

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August 13, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

Zambian Parliament Passes Cybercrime Law

Zambia’s parliament has unanimously passed a tough law to curb cybercrime that would see convicted computer hackers and other offenders get jail sentences ranging from 15 to 25 years. The Computer Misuse and Crimes law was passed without debate on Tuesday.

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August 11, 2004 Comments are Disabled News