Day four of the CRTC's New Media hearings featured an interesting mix of presentations as several creator groups sought to advance the discussion with variations on earlier proposals. Carleton professor Ira Wagman provides the details on his blog (part one, part two). Thanks to Samantha Burton for compiling the report.
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CIRPA on Blocking Access to P2P
From the Canadian Independent Record Production Association submission on net neutrality: “Certainly policies that limit the consumers access to P2P sites that distribute large volumes of unauthorized content would be controversial, but we believe that it is in the interest of both ISP's and content producers to examine such alternatives […]
Montreal Man Convicted Under Anti-Camcording Law
A Montreal man has been sentenced to 24 months probation and will be required to complete 120 hours of community service for camcording the film "Dan in Real Life" at a Montreal movie theatre. Under terms of the probation Hache is prohibited from entering a movie theatre, associating with anyone […]
Blackout
New Zealand this week. We could be next if we don't speak out. Learn more about New Zealand's Guilt Upon Accusation copyright reform here. Update: In the face of huge public protest in New Zealand, the government has announced that it is delaying the implementation of S92a.
March Round of ACTA Negotiations Delayed at U.S. Request
Inside U.S. Trade reports (sub required) that the next round of ACTA negotiations, which had been scheduled for next month in Morocco, has been delayed at the request of U.S. officials. While this does not signal a change in perspective on ACTA, the U.S. did want to provide incoming USTR […]
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