The time shifting provision in C-61 also contains time and copy limits – Canadians may keep "the recording no longer than necessary in order to listen to or watch the program at a more convenient time" and may not make more than one recording of the program. While it is […]
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Jim Prentice’s Stampede Breakfast
Several groups are pulling together plans to attend Industry Minister Jim Prentice's Stampede Breakfast this Saturday (1, 2, 3). If you're in Calgary, bring along a donation for the Children's Cottage Society and make your voice heard.
UK Government Launches Data Mashup Contest
The BBC reports that the UK Government is making gigabytes of government data freely available as it encourages the public to develop innovative mashups with the information. There is a prize fund for the best ideas for using data such as mapping information, medical data, and neighbourhood statistics.
Doctorow Calls for Corporate Three Strikes and You’re Out Policy
Cory Doctorow calls for a three strikes and you're out policy for any company that sends out three erroneous copyright notices.
61 Reforms to C-61, Day 7: Time Shifting Provision Prohibits Network-Based PVRs
In the months leading up to Bill C-61, Telus consistently argued for a "living" fair dealing provision that could adapt to changing technologies. In particular, the company noted its interest in providing a network-based PVR that would allow customers to record and store programs that reside on computers that it […]
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