In order for the public to know their legal rights and obligations, access to the law is widely viewed as essential. Yet there is real danger that these kinds of materials – court decisions, legal statutes, and other government documents – could end up locked down using digital rights management. Other countries have recognized the danger of mixing digital locks, anti-circumvention legislation, and legal materials. For example, Sweden's implementation of anti-circumvention legislation tries to ensure access court cases and government documents that are subject to TPMs. Article 52f provides that:
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WIPO Pressures India To Join Internet Treaties
Reports out of India indicate that the World Intellectual Property Organization is pressuring India to sign and ratify the 1996 Internet treaties.
61 Reforms to C-61, Day 16: TPMs – No Exception for Fair Dealing
Bill C-61's single biggest failure is the fact that it does not preserve fair dealing in the digital environment. When I posted my fair copyright principles earlier this year, the very first principle was that no MP would "introduce, support, or endorse any copyright bill that, either directly or indirectly, […]
Globe on Appropos Exhibit
The Globe and Mail gives a positive review to the Appropos exhibit in Toronto, which demonstrates the negative effects of C-61 on appropriation artists. Note that the Edward Day Gallery will host a Fair Copyright for Canada, Toronto chapter event on July 24th. I'll be there to talk strategy.
NDP Pledges To Make Copyright A By-Election Issue
The federal government is expected to call three by-elections within the next couple of weeks, with the voting set for early September. One of the most hotly contested by-elections will the riding of Guelph, which currently held by the Liberals. All three parties believe they have a shot at this […]
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