Here’s how the government monitors your cell phones, and keeps it secret. Article by Geordon Omand for The Canadian Press Vancouver police are refusing to disclose whether they use, or have ever considered using, a controversial mass-surveillance device widely adopted in the United States and vigorously condemned by civil liberty
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OpenMedia.ca: Your Daily Digital Digest for Thursday, November 12, 2015
Your news links for today: Here’s what the Internet hates about the TPP trade deal – Daily Dot TPP’s rules on intellectual property pulled into spotlight – Macleans No ‘real change’ on TPP? Trudeau cheerleads for deal with other world leaders – Ricochet Appeals Court Says NSA Can Keep Trampling
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Your Daily Digital Digest for Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Your news links for today: The Three Industries That Love The TPP: Hollywood, Big Pharma & Wall St. – Techdirt Sorry, MPAA, Court Rejects Your Plan For A Secret SOPA At The ITC – Techdirt US tries, and fails, to block “import” of digital data that violates patents – Ars
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: It’s time for Trudeau to talk with Canadians about C-51
It may be hard to believe, but we’ve been talking about Bill C-51 for almost a year now. And although the campaign against this reckless bill has been critical throughout the entire journey, we think this next step could be pivotal. That’s why we’re inviting the government to join the
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Alphabeatic: The real tests for Trudeau lie ahead
The real tests for Trudeau lie ahead… Article by Peter Nowak for Alphabeatic Prior to Canada’s federal election a few weeks ago, I wrote about how the then-Conservative government of Stephen Harper had been a disaster on technological issues. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Your Daily Digital Digest for Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Your news links for today: Judge Orders NSA to Stop Collecting American’s Phone Records Immediately – VICE Motherboard It’s No Secret That the Government Uses Zero Days for “Offense” – EFF This snooper’s charter makes George Orwell look lacking in vision – The Guardian Trudeau a messiah on technology issues,
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: TPP: We are taking your voices to Washington D.C.!
Over a month since an agreement in principle was first announced, the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has finally been revealed. The text, published last Thursday by the New Zealand government, will force the 12 participating TPP nations to import draconian, U.S.-style copyright rules. It also threatens to
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CTV: ‘We’ve been outfoxed’: Ex-RIM mogul fears TPP could cost Canada billions
The TPP threatens to make Canada a “permanent underclass” in the economy of selling ideas, while costing Canadians billions of dollars. Tell Justin Trudeau to reject this dangerous deal: StoptheSecrecy.net Article by Andy Blatchford for CTV News OTTAWA — Jim Balsillie warns that provisions tucked into the Trans-Pacific Partnership could cost Canada
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Your Daily Digital Digest for Monday, November 9, 2015
Your news links for today: TPP is about many things, but free trade? Not so much – Globe and Mail Jim Balsillie fears TPP could cost Canada billions and become worst-ever policy move – CBC News Chris Hedges: TPP Is the Most Brazen Corporate Power Grab in American History –
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Community member Ian Maione: How can we stop the TPP’s Internet censorship?
Community member Ian Maione: How can we stop the TPP’s Internet censorship? One of the best things about working at OpenMedia is that we get to engage with our incredible community members every day on Facebook and Twitter. Here’s a great note from Ian Maione, who responded to our thread
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: TPP Trade Deal’s Data Provisions Could Put Sensitive Canadian Info At Risk: Critics
The TPP will restrict the ability of governments to establish safeguards over sensitive information such as your financial and health data. Tell Trudeau you care about your privacy: StoptheSecrecy.net/Canada Article by Jim Bronskill for the Canadian Press at Huffington Post OTTAWA — Analysts say the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal places sensitive
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: If you’re in Vancouver, you’re won’t want to miss Media Democracy Days 2015 on November 7!
Your OpenMedia team works hard to support a number of great community events every year, and there’s one taking place tomorrow, that we wanted to put on your radar. The 15th annual Media Democracy Days (MDD) conference is taking place tomorrow, November 7, at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: Ralph Goodale, Public Safety Minister, Says C-51 A Top Priority
This is it, folks. Key decisions on the privacy of Canadians will be made over the next few weeks. Let’s keep up the momentum and make sure we get C-51 repealed! http://om4.me/Z4v Article by The Canadian Press read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: A very special letter to OpenMedia
This letter made all the OpenMedia team smile and we wanted to share it with you. Kayden, you’ll be hearing from us really soon!
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC: Critics slam fine print in newly released Trans-Pacific Partnership text
The Liberal government promises public input on the TPP. Over to you Chrystia Freeland. Tell them to reject the TPP’s Internet censorship plan NOW before it becomes law. Speak out at StoptheSecrecy.net Article by Erin Obourn for CBC News Opponents of the Trans-Pacific Partnership came out swinging on Thursday after the full
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Your Daily Digital Digest for Friday, November 6, 2015
Your news links for today: Release of the Full TPP Text After Five Years of Secrecy Confirms Threats to Users’ Rights – EFF Canada to review TPP pact, seek public input – Country Guide Trade Minister promises consultations on TPP Trade Deal – CBC Video Canadian auto sector alarmed by
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Telus to cut 1,500 jobs but hike dividend 5%
Hmm… Wireless customers fleeing the company. Profits up. 1,500 jobs cut. And shareholders getting a 10% hike? Looks like this telecom giant isn’t putting its eggs in the “good customer service” basket anytime soon… Article by The Canadian Press for CBC News Telus Corp. says it’s planning to reduce its
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Geist: Official Release of TPP Text Confirms Massive Loss to Canadian Public Domain
The final TPP text threatens Internet freedom and will force Canada to overhaul copyright. Here’s Michael Geist on what we can expect our copyright law to look like. Article by Michael Geist The New Zealand government posted the official Trans Pacific Partnership text today after years secret negotiations and occasional leaks
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Your Daily Digital Digest for Thursday, November 5, 2015
Your news links for today: Official Release of TPP Text Confirms Massive Loss to Canadian Public Domain – Michael Geist Bell’s third quarter results exceed analyst estimates – Mobile Syrup Telus blames ‘competitive intensity’ for flat Q3 2015 results, will shed 1,500 jobs – Mobile Syrup Buying Phones From Carriers
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC: Justin Trudeau’s promised overhaul of C-51 tops incoming security to-do list
The Liberals are feeling the pressure to deal with C-51. That’s why we’ve officially invited Justin Trudeau to sit down and have an open discussion about ways to better protect the privacy of Canadians. Let’s keep speaking up, Canada! KillC51.ca Article by Jim Bronskill for the CBC News read more
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