Telus has announced that it will become the first Canadian wireless carrier to offer DRM-free music that can be easily moved between devices.
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Why Did Ofcom Back Down Over DRM at The BBC?
Cory Doctorow's latest Guardian column looks at the BBC's bluff on whether HD content will be broadcast without DRM protections.
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The IP Factor reports that Israel has negotiated a reduction in its standing on the USTR's Special 301 list.
European Commission Responds To ACTA Questions
The European Commission has posted a response to one of the many questions raised by members of the European Parliament about ACTA. The EC seeks to pacify the ACTA concerns by arguing that the treaty will be limited in scope and is targeted at commercial activities: The Commission can inform […]
NY Times on ACTA
The New York Times has a feature story on ACTA today that includes comments from an EU official rejecting a single solution to Internet issues as well as comments from a Swedish official calling for the release of the draft text.
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