In this exceptional piece, Cory Doctorow argues that the time is ripe to end indifference to online spying. Article by Cory Doctorow for the Guardian: We’ve seen less than 1% of the NSA documents Edward Snowden took with him from his employer, Booz Allen. The whistleblower had been employed to
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OpenMedia.ca: The New Yorker: Why won’t U.S. President Obama rein in NSA spying?
This article on NSA spying is long — but well worth the read. Article by Ryan Lizza for the New Yorker: On March 12, 2013, James R. Clapper appeared before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence to discuss the threats facing America. Clapper, who is seventy-two, is a retired Air
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: As 2013 winds down, we just want to say thank you!
At OpenMedia, we are grateful for our incredible community of supporters without whom we could not do the work we do! We want to take a moment to thank you all – from our monthly allies without whom our work would not be financially possible, to our active community members
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: Could Canada be wavering on the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Could Canada be wavering in its strong stand against U.S. domination in the Trans-Pacific Partnership? We’ll be keeping up the pressure in 2014 to fight hard for our digital future. Learn more & speak out against the TPP at https://OpenMedia.org/Censorship. Want to send your local paper a letter voicing your
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: U.N. takes huge step forward to support our right to privacy in the digital age
Yesterday, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously signed off on a U.N. resolution aimed at upholding the right to privacy after revelations by U.S. NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden show that the U.S. and U.K. governments have been conducting mass, warrantless surveillance on innocent citizens around the world. The resolution, known
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC: Bell Canada’s Northwestel ordered to improve telecom service in the Yukon
The CRTC is demanding that Bell Canada’s northern subsidiary, Northwestel, improve service and reduce Internet rates in the Yukon. Northwestel’s rates may be among the highest in the world — at least three times what Canadians in southern Canada are paying. From CBC News: Bell Canada’s northern subsidiary, Northwestel, may
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC: CSEC watchdog has no bark or bite
Intelligence experts have a few things to say when it comes to overseeing the activities of ultra-secretive spy agency CSEC’s activities — and poor record-keeping is the least of it.// Canadians deserve accountability when it comes to the reckless collection and storing of their private, sensitive information. Learn how OpenMedia.ca
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Canada’s laws should be equipped to deal with 21st century mass surveillance technologies
Between a rock and a hard place. That’s how these experts describe the state of Canada’s communications data. Article by Lisa M. Austin, Heather Black, Michael Geist, Avner Levin, and Ian Kerr for the National Post: Over the past six months, the steady stream of disclosures from former U.S. National
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: We need accountability when it comes to the activities of ultra-secretive spy agency CSEC
With fresh revelations that ultra-secretive CSEC spied on Canada’s own trading partners for the U.S. NSA, here’s a great article about the questions that continue to remain unanswered by our own government — and why we deserve better. You can learn more about how OpenMedia.ca and the BCCLA is taking
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: By popular demand: OpenMedia.ca now accepts Bitcoin!
OpenMedia is thrilled to announce that we’re accepting Bitcoins! You can now donate bitcoins directly to our organization at https://OpenMedia.ca/Bitcoin What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a decentralized, peer-to-peer, electronic currency built on cryptography. It is unique in that it is not controlled by governments or banks, and only a fixed
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Despite having his bills in order, this Canadian man is allegedly being charged $1300 by Big Telecom
This big telecom company is going after a Canadian man who is battling cancer, is confined to a wheelchair because of multiple sclerosis, and is on fixed income. Oh, did we mention his house burned down? Article by Chris Hofley for the Ottawa Sun: OTTAWA — An Ottawa man wants
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CRTC to investigate Big Telecom blocking Canadians’ access to affordable wireless options
JUST OUT: The CRTC will investigate whether Big Telecom is blocking Canadians’ access to affordable wireless options. Industry Minister Moore: It’s time to rein these telecom gatekeepers in: https://OpenMedia.ca/Gatekeepers Article by Rita Trichur for the Globe and Mail: Canada’s telecom regulator is launching a public proceeding to determine whether the
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Leading Canadian authors take a stand against mass government surveillance
Leading Canadian authors join over 550 writers from around the world in condemning these acts that threaten our right to privacy. This stand comes after OpenMedia, together with 300 organizations, have joined together to demand change at https://en.necessaryandproportionate.org/take-action/openmedia Article by Kim Nursall for the Toronto Star: Some of Canada’s most
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: INFOGRAPHIC: Ways the TPP’s extreme Internet Censorship plan will affect you
Thanks to you, Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations have ended in Singapore without agreement! We’ve got to keep up the pressure, as talks continue in January. We’ve created this handy infographic to outline how the TPP’s extreme Internet censorship plan will affect you Please help us spread the word by sharing
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: See what we’ve achieved together & help support the fight to safeguard the open Internet!
TO OUR COMMUNITY: Look at how far we’ve come together! With you, we continue to achieve a lot – but the need for our work remains. Learn more about our campaigns to safeguard the open Internet at https://OpenMedia.ca/Campaigns – and please, consider becoming an ally to help support our work:
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Fresh leaks show U.S. bullying in the TPP is intensifying
A few days ago, we told you about what could be the last round of ultra-secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ministerial meetings being held in Singapore. Wikileaks has just released a new set of documents which reveal just how isolated and headstrong the U.S. is in its efforts to break our
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: RELEASED: New TPP leaks show just how much the U.S. wants to dominate Internet Censorship negotiations
Wikileaks has released a new set of texts from the ultra-secretive Trans-Pacific Parternship (TPP) negotiations. The text reveals that there is strong disagreement over 119 outstanding issues, with the U.S. refusing to compromise its efforts at dominating the discussions – and outcomes – of the agreement. The new leaks come
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: This could be the last time TPP negotiators meet to decide our digital future
Today is the first day of what may be the last round of ultra-secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ministerial meetings in Singapore. Although the meetings were initially to be held from December 7-9, they will now be extended for an extra day at the request of – you guessed it –
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: TPP lobbyists are meeting – let’s keep saying NO to Internet Censorship!
As industry lobbyists meet to push through the secretive and extreme Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in less than 24 hours, let’s send them a strong message. Nearly 125,000 people have said NO to Internet censorship – let’s keep that going to send a strong message once and for all! Get started
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Australians warn Canadians about 88 million dollar economic fallout from caving into U.S. pressure on digital policy
OpenMedia_CA_248x208.png Trade Ministers set to gather for crucial Singapore TPP talks with U.S. lobbyists aiming to strong-arm Canada into adopting Internet censorship rules that damaged the Australian economy December 6, 2013 – Australian experts are warning Canada about the damaging economic fallout of adopting U.S.-driven Internet censorship rules under the
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