CBC.ca has responded to mounting online criticism about its use of iCopyright. TVO's Jesse Brown then responds to the response.
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CBC.ca and iCopyright
There is lots of coverage of the CBC.ca's use of the iCopyright system. I reference it in this week's column as an example of what a publicly funded institution should not be doing. The most comprehensive coverage comes from Cameron McMaster at the Canadian Media Policy Portal here and here.
NFB Unreels Online Smash Hits
In recent years, Canadians have become increasingly accustomed to hearing about Internet success stories elsewhere with fewer examples of homegrown initiatives. However, as my weekly technology law column (Toronto Star version, homepage version) discusses, an unlikely Canadian online video success has emerged recently that has not received its due – the National Film Board of Canada’s Screening Room.
CIRA CEO on ACTA
CIRA CEO Byron Holland has a great piece on ACTA, three strikes and the danger of "unintended negative consequences."
French MEP Demands ACTA Transparency
Add French Member of the European Parliament Françoise Castex to the list of elected officials around the world demanding greater ACTA transparency.
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