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ICANN WHOIS database policy

- 2006-06-22 -

CIPPIC filed comments today with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) regarding ICANN's policy on WHOIS databases. WHOIS databases contain names and contact information for domain name registrants. Current ICANN policy is to make this information public via publicly accessible, online WHOIS databases. CIPPIC is concerned that, while this approach provides a high level of transparency and accountability, it does so at the cost of legitimate privacy interests. We advocate an approach such as that taken by CIRA, the Canadian Internet Registry Agency, that balances accountability and privacy concerns.

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Privacy Commissioner calls for Privacy Act overhaul

- 2006-06-20 -

In her Annual Report on the Privacy Act, Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart repeats her call for a major review of the federal public sector data protection law, noting that it has not been updated for over 20 years, despite tremendous technological changes that have made privacy more vulnerable than ever. Released at the same time were the results of her audit of the Canadian Border Security Agency under the Privacy Act. The audit assesses the agency

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Canadian Art Museum Directors Call for Balanced Copyright

- 2006-06-16 -

The Canadian Art Museum Directors' Organization (CAMDO) has issued a press release supporting the call of Appropriation Art, A Coalition of Art Professionals, for balanced copyright laws. CAMDO, a professional association of art gallery and art museum directors, is calling on the government to consult artists and arts professionals on any copyright legislation that the government might propose. - CAMDO Press Release - Appropriation Art website

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Massive Coalition from Canada's Art Community Calls for Balanced Copyright

- 2006-06-06 -

Appropriation Art, a Coalition of Art Professionals, comprising over 500 of most gifted artists as well as influential members of the wider arts community, has launched a website and published an Open Letter addressed to the Ministers of Canadian Heritage and Industry calling on the Canadian government to adopt balanced copyright laws. The Coalition's message is built around three core principles: 1. Fair access to copyright material lies at the heart of copyright; 2. Artists and other creators require certainty of access: Canada must shift away from fair dealing and adopt fair use; and 3. Anti-circumvention laws should not outlaw creative access. - Coalition Website - Open Letter - Media Release

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Privacy Commissioner releases Annual Report on PIPEDA

- 2006-05-30 -

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada today delivered her 2005 Annual Report on the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act to Parliament. In it, she signals an intention, with additional funding, to be more proactive and to hold non-compliant companies accountable under the Act.

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Canadian Students Call for Balanced Copyright

- 2006-05-24 -

The Canadian Federation of Students have posted their position on copyright reform. The CFS calls on the government to "reject proposals for restrictive copyright laws, and to instead embrace policies that will support Canada

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Canadaâ€™s Privacy Community and Privacy Commissioners Speak Out on Copyright and DRM Threats to Privacy

- 2006-05-17 -

A group of public-interest oriented organizations and privacy and civil liberties experts have released an open letter to the Ministers of Canadian Heritage and Industry along with a Background Paper detailing their concerns over how proposed changes to Canadian copyright law implicate privacy, freedom of expression and civil liberties. The open letter focuses on dangers to privacy posed by the extension of legal protection to

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Internet & Domestic Violence workshop

- 2006-05-16 -

On May 18th, CIPPIC is hosting a workshop in Ottawa on the risks of online activity for those coping with domestic violence, and the ways in which vulnerable people can protect themselves online. The workshop will be presented by experts from the U.S. National Network to End Domestic Violence and the Danish National Organization of Women's Crisis Centres. For more information, contact Annie Binet at cippicATuottawaDOTca .

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Biometric Screening Program Planned for Visa Applicants

- 2006-05-12 -

The Toronto Star reports that the Conservative government planning to launch a six-month trial later this year of controversial biometrics screening technology at key entry points for immigrants and refugees, according to internal documents. The $3.5-million trial program will capture digitized photographs and inkless fingerprints from visa applicants and refugee claimants and is the first step in the creation of a

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The Anti-Spyware Coaltion Comes to Ottawa March 16

- 2006-05-12 -

The Anti-Spyware Coalition will be hosting a one-day Workshop in Ottawa at the Chateau Laurier on Tuesday, May 16. Titled "Developing International Solutions for Global Spyware Problems", the Workshop will focus on the international dimensions of the struggle against spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies, as well as continuing to to search for solutions to those problems. Keynote speakers include Michael Binder, Assistant Deputy Minister, Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications, Industry Canada, and Lydia Parnes, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, US Federal Trade Commission. Registration is free to media, government and ono-profit attendees. Register through the ASC website.

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