Your efforts pushed the government to kill Bill C-30. And “this is a victory for each and every Canadian and it’s pretty inspiring to see what we can do when we send a clear message to the government.” As many of you have pointed out though, we must remain vigilant
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OpenMedia.ca: The government has finally listened to Canadians and killed online spying bill C-30!
We won! The government has finally listened to Canadians and killed online spying bill C-30! Way back in June 2011 when we worked with Canadians from across the country to launch the StopSpying.ca campaign all the pundits and “experts” said we couldn’t win. Well Canada, you just proved them all
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Media Advisory: Government suggests controversial online spying Bill C-30 may be in the works; OpenMedia.ca available for comment
OM_bigbox_300x250.png WHAT: During an interview with CBC News Network host Evan Solomon, Justice Minister Rob Nicholson suggested that the government is working on a revised version to the controversial online spying legislation Bill C-30. When pressed on the online spying plan Nicholson said, “We’re looking at all aspects of that
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: OpenMedia Street Teams get active at a local level to fight online spying
Members the pro-Internet community are busily working with OpenMedia staff to get active at a local level, and standing up for your privacy by amplifying voices from our StopSpying.ca campaign. It’s inspiring and it’s working. In case you missed it, check out this amazing coverage, and keep your eyes peeled
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Privacy Commissioner to try to rework the online spying bill
We know that online spying bill C-30 is invasive, costly, and poorly thought-out. In fact, so many of us made our voices heard through http://StopSpying.ca/ and more that we’ve so far prevented this warrantless spying scheme. Now Canada’s Privacy Commissioner is working on a version of C-30 that would take
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: The Massive Stakes for Your Privacy in the Teksavvy Vs Voltage Case
I raised a lot of eyebrows on my last post regarding the Teksavvy vs. Voltage case, so I’d thought I’d follow up with this post. Questions on why I’m so passionate about privacy and copyright should be pretty much answered after this post, and why I’ve chosen to speak out
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Reviewing Canada’s Victory Against Online Spying Bill C-30
Looking back at 2012 you should feel proud of what you’ve been part of. For example, our friends at Electronic Frontier Foundation put together this review of how you joined with people across the country to stop Vic Toews online spying bill C-30. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: The fight for Canadians’ personal information heads to court
Independent ISP TekSavvy has been granted additional time to notify Canadians that they could soon be implicated as part of an ongoing copyright crackdown. Although TekSavvy is not a defendant in the ongoing court case, it’s re-assuring to see efforts made by a service provider to help Canadians understand and
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: National Post: Privacy Commissioner tells police to get behind Internet privacy rights
As law enforcement officials continue to lobby for the return of warrantless Online Spying Bill C-30, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner is speaking out in defending Canadians’ right to privacy online. We need to have our right to privacy protected – not compromised. Join us in speaking out against invasive
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: National Post: Canadian government under international pressure to pass Online Spying Bill C-30
International governments are pushing for Canada to enact Online Spying Bill C-30 – an intrusive piece of legislation that would provide authorities with warrantless access to Internet users’ …
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: It’s Back: How New Legislative Amendments are Bringing Online Spying Bill C-30 Back into Focus
A few months ago Canadians sent a loud, clear message to the Canadian government to StopSpying.ca. This followed the introduction of warrantless Online Spying Bill C-30, a bizarre piece of legis…
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Privacy Commissioners Speak out Against Bill C-30
Last week, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police had called on the government to revive the invasive Online Spying Bill C-30 – legislation that would grant them warrantless access into the private data of citizens.
Now, three of Canada’s Info…
OpenMedia.ca: The Tyee: Police won’t say if they use cell phone surveillance technology
After last week’s push to revive invasive Online Spying Bill C-30, police are now refusing to comment on whether they have accessed Canadians’ cell phone data without a warrant. Call on your MP to speak out against this intrusive expansion of surveillance powers at OpenMedia.ca/Stand. Article by Andrew MacLeod for
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Law enforcement chiefs call for return of Online Spying Bill
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police has called on the government to revive the invasive Online Spying Bill C-30, granting warrantless access to the private data of citizens. Law-abiding Canadians shouldn’t have to compromise their online security and privacy. If our police chiefs and government want to target criminals,
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Is the Online Spying Bill C-30 gone for good?
A recent article has suggested that with the prolonged Parliamentary absence of Online Spying Bill C-30 – the warrantless legislation that would compromise Canadian Internet security – it could in fact be gone for good. We’re staying vigilant and pushing our government for a definitive promise to all Canadians that
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Freedom On The Net 2012 report shows increasing restrictions around the world
This year’s Report on Internet Freedom shows that there are a lot of threats to our open Internet popping up around the world. And Canada’s not quite in the clear: for one, we may still face warrantless online spying through Bill C-30. Let’s push back against these threats, so we
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Privacy Commissioner Stoddart renews criticism of warrantless online spying bill C-30
Canada’s federal Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart took an opportunity to remind the government where she stands on warrantless online spying (Bill C-30). If you haven’t already, join thousands of Canadians in doing the same at http://StopSpying.ca/. Article by Murray Brewster for the Canadian Press: An RCMP and House of Commons
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Bringing the Online Spying Bill into focus
The federal privacy commissioner is speaking out against websites collecting personal information and data, but a larger threat to Canadian Internet privacy still exists in the form of the Online Spying Bill C-30. Learn how this warrantless legislation could invade your Internet use at StopSpying.ca and read more about this
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Online spying Bill C-30 threatens Canada’s national security
An access-to-information request from The Globe and Mail has revealed that Canada’s Communications Security Establishment has concerns about our nation’s network security. Specifically, the documents show that Huawei Technologies—a Chinese company that has become the world’s leading maker of telecom equipment—has been the subject of national security concerns. With all
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: EFF: How OpenMedia is using the Internet to save the Internet
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement continues to threaten our free speech, Internet privacy and due process. As negotiators behind the TPP continue to hide the text from public eyes, we’ve been taking to the Internet to voice our concerns. With your support, we’re raising awareness of our StopTheTrap.net campaign
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