Jennifer Stoddart, Quebec’s current privacy commissioner, has been nominated by the Canadian federal government to assume the post of federal privacy commissioner. Stoddart is expected to face tighter scrutiny than past commissioners due to this summer’s controversy involving ex-commissioner George Radwanski. see: Globe and Mail coverage also see: Canadian Privacy […]
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B.C. Privacy Bill Receives Royal Assent
British Columbia’s privacy legislation has received royal assent. It is now S.B.C. 2003, c. 63. The law takes effect on January 1, 2004. see: Final bill also see: Canadian Privacy Law Review Information
Hackers Using Trojan Defence
Professor Geist is quoted in a Reuters article that notes that prosecutors looking for convictions against accused computer hackers have come across a legal defence expected to become even more widespread — namely that the computer committed the crime and not the hacker. see: Hackers Defence: The Computer Did It […]
Q + A on Internet Law Issues
CNET features a Q + A with Professor Geist on a range of Internet law issues including digital copyright law in Canada, spam, and privacy law enforcement. see: Cyberpiracy North of the Border also see: Canadian Privacy Law Review Information
More on McGill Turnitin.com Controversy
The McGill Turnitin.com controversy heads down under as the Australian media picks up on the story. Professor Geist is quoted commenting on the associated copyright implications. see: Ethical Query in Online Check also see: Canadian Privacy Law Review Information
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