Bill C-28, the anti-spam bill, has been reported back to the House of Commons by the Standing Committee on Industry. There were no substantive changes made to the bill.
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Bloc Opposed to PIPEDA Reform Bill
Bloc MP Carole Freeman used second reading of Bill C-29, the PIPEDA reform bill, to announce her party’s opposition to the bill. The Bloc argues that federal privacy law interferes with provincial jurisdiction.
European Parliament Members Ask for Review Of ACTA’s Privacy Implications
Several Members of the European Parliament have written to the Article 29 Working Party to obtain an expert opinion on ACTA’s privacy and data protection implications.
Spam Bill Debated in House of Commons
Members of Parliament spent over two hours yesterday debating Bill C-28, the anti-spam bill. A full transcript of the discussion is available here.
U.S. To Seek Broad Wiretap Laws for Internet
The NY Times reports that the U.S. law enforcement authorities are seeking new powers to require all communications – including email and social networks – to have the capability to intercept and unscramble encrypted messages.
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