BC Court of Appeal overturns injunction against film critical of Vancouver Aquarium
In a case raising serious implications for documentary filmmakers over freedom of expression, contracts and copyright issues, the British Columbia Court of Appeal has overturned an injunction issued by a lower BC provincial court against the distribution of a documentary…
Michael McNally on the New Spectrum Consultation
Here is a guest post written by Michael McNally (Assistant Professor, University of Alberta, School of Library and Information Studies) about the recently released “Consultation on the Spectrum Outlook 2018 to 2022”: Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada, has…
Joint Letter on Bill C-59
Here is the text of the joint public letter that was sent to the federal government about Bill C-59 (An Act respecting national security matters). The bill seeks to respond to Bill C-51. The letter (which I signed) sets out…
EU Court of Justice Issues Ruling on Privacy Rights and International Agreements
In a ruling that should have a significant impact on Canada’s privacy policies, the European Court of Justice (Opinion 1-15, July 26, 2017) has held that the agreement between Canada and the EU on the transfer of Passenger Name Record…
Communication to London City Council on NAFTA
There as an item on the London City Council agenda for this coming Tuesday July 25, 2017. It includes a recommendation from the Corporate Services Committee (22nd Report, Item #13): “That the Government of Canada BE SUPPORTED by the City…
Douez v Facebook: Implications for Canadian Information Policy
Today I made a presentation for Lou D’Alton’s Information Policy class (LIS 9130 in the Faculty of Information & Media Studies at UWO) entitled Douez v Facebook: Implications for Canadian Information Policy. I’ve posted the slides here. I believe the…
Submission to NAFTA Consultation
Here is my submission to Global Affairs Canada on the NAFTA Consultation which closes today. (pdf) July 18, 2017 To Global Affairs Canada /Trade Negotiations North America: Thank you for the opportunity to make this submission regarding the development of…
The Internet of Things: Implications for Consumer Privacy under Canadian Law
The Internet of Things: Implications for Consumer Privacy under Canadian Law by Samuel E Trosow, Lindsay Taylor and Alexandrina Hanam Abstract: Much recent attention has focused on the development of what is coming to be known as the Internet of…
SCC Rejects Facebook’s “Choice of Forum” Clause Argument
In a welcome development for online consumers who are often forced to give up important legal rights in click-wrap license agreements, the Supreme Court of Canada has just issued its decision in Douez v. Facebook Inc. (2017 SCC 33) https://www.canlii.org/…/…/doc/2017/2017scc33/2017scc33.html…
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