The inclusion of a right to circumvent in the event that the TPM breaks or becomes obsolete should be relatively uncontroversial. The U.S. Registrar of Copyrights has included a specific exception that addresses this situation since 2000. The exception reflects the recognition that the continual evolution of technology places the […]
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61 Reforms to C-61, Day 22: TPMs – No Exception for Filtering Programs
As part of the U.S. Copyright Office's DMCA rulemaking procedure (under which it identifies non-infringing uses that are hampered by the DMCA), the Office has twice issued an exemption for circumvention of filtering software programs in order to identify the list of sites included within the program. Filtering programs can […]
Prentice and the Pancake Protest
Maclean's covers the recent Prentice Stampede breakfast and the presence of C-61 protesters.
Murray on the C-61 Lowdown
Queen's prof Laura Murray's recent talk on the C-61 lowdown has been posted online.
IT World Canada Blogs C-61
IT World Canada has launched a copyright reform blog. Postings include background on the bill and comments from Industry Canada.
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