The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has shut down the illegal practices of Canadian operators who deceptively posed as domain name registrars and sent bogus bills to thousands of U.S. small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
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Complaint Filed With FTC Over Copyright Notices
The Computer and Communications Industry Association, which includes Google, Microsoft, and other major tech companies, has filed a complaint in the U.S. with the Federal Trade Commission over the copyright notices used by sports leagues (the NFL and MLB are named), broadcasters, movie studios, and publishers. The gist of the […]
FTC Releases Net Neutrality Report
The FTC has urged caution (report, coverage) on moving forward with net neutrality legislation in the U.S.
FTC Releases Net Neutrality Report
The FTC has urged caution (report, coverage) on moving forward with net neutrality legislation in the U.S.
Do-Not-Call Registry Put On Hold Too Long
Appeared in the Toronto Star on June 25, 2007 as Do-Not-Call Registry Put on Hold Too Long On December 13, 2004, then Industry Minister David Emerson tabled legislation to create a Canadian do-not-call registry. Despite overwhelming public support for the ability to opt-out of unwanted telemarketing calls, the registry is […]