Internet Insider: Latest on our Supreme Court case, the Link Tax, and C-51
- Details
- Published on Friday, 21 October 2016 08:45
- Written by editor
INTERNET INSIDER
October 21, 2016
... Autumn is always a busy time for digital rights, and this week was no exception. Our Supreme Court case is continuing to draw media attention for its profound potential impact on how we access information and express ourselves online. And in Europe, Members of the European Parliament are standing strong against the Commission’s Link Tax plan — our own Ruth Coustick-Deal has a piece showcasing the forward-thinking MEPs speaking up for Internet users.
Meanwhile, in Canada, government and parliamentary consultations are continuing on Bill C-51 — the reckless and irresponsible spying legislation passed by the previous Conservative government. Your OpenMedia team spoke up strongly for the complete repeal of this legislation, at Parliamentary hearings on Monday, and at a government roundtable on Wednesday.
You can check out our video of OpenMedia's Executive Director Laura Tribe telling Parliament’s security committee exactly why C-51 has got to go — and make sure your voice gets heard using our powerful tool at SaveOurSecurity.ca
Access October 19: VMedia v Bell Media: What will it take to change the channel on Internet law and policy
October 19: Internet price hikes could be coming as Ottawa reviews cultural policy
October 18: The FCC’s on a tight schedule when it comes to set-top reform, privacy, and zero-rating
Free Expression October 17: MEPs are standing up to Save the Link
October 17: Top court appeal could redefine free expression online
October 16: Lawmakers warned that 10 year sentences could apply to file-sharers
Privacy October 19: Cops have a database of 117 million faces. You’re probably in it.
October 19: Snowden: ‘Politics of fear’ keep Trudeau from repealing anti-terror law
October 17: r60