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Music industry group calls for iPod tax, liability risk for ISPs and social sites

The Canadian Independent Music Association wants a massive overhaul of Copyright Bill C-11 that will also cut protections for user generated content, increase statutory damage awards and extend terms of copyright.

Bodog case could affect all Canadian sites using U.S. domains

What the U.S. takedown of billionaire Canadian Calvin Ayre could mean for other Canadian Web domains registered via the U.S.-based top level domains.

Software alliance connects intellectual property to cloud computing growth

Although Canadian cloud providers point to data privacy and security as the top reason that many businesses haven't adopted cloud services yet, a new Business Software Alliance study makes the case that stronger intellectual property laws are needed.

RIM continues slide in smartphone market share: Gartner

While new global smartphone sales data shows Apple, Samsung and Google as big winners, Research in Motion continues its slide.

Legalize crowdfunding or risk losing startups to U.S., CATA says

If Canada doesn't enact similar legislation our tech startups will lose out to U.S. rivals in the race for seed capital, the tech association fears.

6 file sharing sites serve as MegaUpload alternatives

While some MegaUpload alternatives have suspended operations or restricted U.S. visitors, others are alive and well.

Anti-PIPA protests show Web activism holds political might

Everyone underestimated the impact of massive online protests in the debate over the two copyright enforcement bills.

Megaupload file seizure shows why many cautious about the cloud

The takedown of the file-sharing site over copyright violations provides a warning about being careful where you store stuff.

Anti-SOPA protesters relentless after Web strike

Despite sites like Wikipedia and Reddit going dark, the controversial bills surrounding copyright still aren't officially dead just yet.

SOPA would lead to ‘Mad Max’-style Darknet [ExpressIT]

Today many popular Web sites are on strike - blacked out in protest of a bill being considered by U.S. Congress. Here's why it would affect Canadians.

U.S. anti-piracy bill delayed after stirring controversy

Obama statement released by White House adds little clarity to debate on the issue of how -- or whether -- to legislation online privacy and copyright protection.

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Importers of microSD cards will need to start accounting for the number of memory cards they move into Canada as of Jan. 1 to prepare for the possibility of paying a retroactive levy. The Copyright Board won't decide on the matter until October, but one critic says the government should kill the idea now.

How to choose the best ISP for your small business

Discover which connection type and features are best for your business, and learn what to look for when comparing services.

World’s top tech stories for 2011

Passing of Steve Jobs, Japanese earthquake and rise of 'hacktivism' dominated tech headlines this year.

Facebook’s terms of service doomed Canadian class-action lawsuit

Factors against the case of the plaintiffs included a Quebec judge ruling that litigation must be done in California, and a similar U.S. lawsuit reaching settlement months ago.

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