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OpenMedia.ca: CBC: What Facebook and Twitter ban: New tool tracks social media censorship
Have you ever had a post removed from Facebook,Twitter or Instagram? Whether it’s removing photos of women breastfeeding, or political speech being banned, social media sites get to decide what is and isn’t acceptable on their services. But this week, a group of researchers is launching a new tool for reporting instances of social media censorship. read
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Biv: From IP to privacy – why TPP is ‘potentially dangerous’ for B.C. tech sector
The government was out of touch with the tech and innovation-driven sectors during the TPP negotiations. But these are the sectors that will be most affected by it. We hope Justin Trudeau listens to them now. Tell him to reject the TPP before it becomes law: read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Globe and Mail: How Bill C-51 may change under Trudeau’s government
We will not be governed by fear. We won’t let reactions and fear destroy our civil liberties. When it comes to privacy and security, we know there is a balance to be struck and we want to have that conversation. How do you think recent events in Paris will impact
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Geist: Tax Season TransPacific Partnership puts Canadian IT at disadvantage
Listen to digital policy expert Michael Geist on why the TPP is a bad deal for Canada. Article by CBC News Digital guru Michael Geist says the TransPacific Partnership trade agreement has a “made in America” approach to the technology sector that may well put Canadian companies at a disadvantage.
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Your Daily Digital Digest for Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Your news links for today: Encryption Is Being Scapegoated To Mask The Failures Of Mass Surveillance – Techcrunch Restricting Encryption Would Not Have Prevented the Paris Attacks – Defense One Times Pulls Article Blaming Encryption in Paris Terror Attack – Inside Sources Mass Surveillance Isn’t the Answer to Fighting Terrorism
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Guardian: Intelligence agencies pounce on Paris attacks to pursue spy agenda
Sadly, it hasn’t taken long for the spy agencies to start using the Paris attacks to push their anti-privacy agenda. Here’s why we shouldn’t let fear undermine our democratic values. Article by Trevor Timm for The Guardian Government officials are wasting no time in attempting to exploit the tragedy
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Your Daily Digital Digest for Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Your news links for today: Attacks revive debate on encryption, surveillance – France 24 After Paris attacks, UK politicians suggest fast-tracking new surveillance laws – The Verge Encrypted Messaging Apps Face New Scrutiny Over Possible Role in Paris Attacks – New York Times After Paris attacks, the CIA Director is
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: How European decision-makers could break the web
You may or may not live in the European Union but many of your favourite websites (and the tech that runs them) do. Decision-makers in Europe are considering proposals to make users and websites liable for every single link we post. The same goes for online service providers which host
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Internet users set to flood public consultation to push back against proposals that would censor free speech and shut down Right to Link
Screen Shot 2015-11-16 at 16.21.33.png European Commission consultation on the role of online platforms could result in a costly new ‘Link Tax’ and monitoring of billions of posts a day by online services November 17, 2015 – Civil society and digital rights groups are sounding the alarm about a public
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Our hearts are aching
Our hearts ache for the people of France, Beirut, and all who are struggling with tragedy. It’s in times of extreme fear and adversity that it is the most critical for us to come together and stay true to our values. OpenMedia is built on the belief that we are
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Geist: Quebec Bets on Internet Blocking: New Bill Mandates ISP Blocking of Gambling Websites
Why is Quebec planning to censor the Internet for its own commercial gain? Article by Michael Geist The Government of Quebec has introduced new legislation that requires Internet service providers to block access to unlicensed online gambling sites. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Your Daily Digital Digest for Monday, November 16, 2015
Your news links for today: France Has A Powerful and Controversial New Surveillance Law – Re/code As Predicted: Encryption Haters Are Already Blaming Snowden (?!?) For The Paris Attacks – Techdirt Exploiting Emotions About Paris to Blame Snowden, Distract from Actual Culprits Who Empowered ISIS – The Intercept Paris Terror
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Global: Bad move for Canada? TPP’s rules on intellectual property pulled into spotlight
ICYMI: The rise of concerns over the TPP continues. Article by Andy Blatchford for The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Concerns voiced by Jim Balsillie over the massive Trans-Pacific Partnership treaty have intensified scrutiny of the pact’s intellectual-property provisions – and whether they represent a bad deal for Canada. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Register: The Edward Snowden guide to practical privacy
Our favourite privacy expert gives us some advice on how to protect our privacy: Article by Kieren McCarthy for The Register If you want to limit how much governments and companies know about you and your private life, then use Tor, download specific apps and plug-ins, encrypt your hard drive, and
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC: TransPacific Partnership puts Canadian IT at disadvantage, says Michael Geist
Under the #TPP, our digital policy rules won’t reflect Canadian interests and sensibilities any more. Do we want that? Learn more below and speak out against this dangerous deal: http://om4.me/Zoe Article by CBC News read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: Cord-Cutting In Canada 7 Times Faster Than Last Year, But Telcos May Have A Bigger Problem
Cord-cutting in Canada keeps increasing. How many of you still have cable TV? Article by Daniel Tencer for the Huffington Post Canadian TV viewers have been ditching their cable and satellite TV subscriptions at a pace that’s nearly seven times faster than last year, a new analysis shows. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Your Daily Digital Digest for Friday, November 13, 2015
Your news links for today: Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Canadians needn’t fear ISIS – CBC News NSA whistleblower: No software is ‘safe from surveillance’ – ZDNet Edward Snowden Explains How To Reclaim Your Privacy – The Intercept InstaAgent app pulled after ‘harvesting passwords’ – BBC News Facebook is now
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Bell already wants a favour from the new government
Well, Bell is wasting no time. Your OpenMedia team has learned that the day after the federal election, the telecom giant began ramming forward an obscure, little-used Parliamentary procedure to overturn customer protection rules we helped win earlier this year. If successful, Bell could kill Canada’s smaller and more affordable
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Is the Vancouver Police Department sweeping up your cell phone data?
This morning it was announced that the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is refusing to acknowledge use of the controversial surveillance device, the StingRay. While the VPD’s statement does not confirm that this technology is in use, their refusal to deny it has sparked concern from privacy experts. read more
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