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Brian Jackson

Published: March 26th, 2018
Copyright, legal

Copyright holders to pursue millions of Canadian downloaders by mailing notices

In the next few weeks, any Canadians who have illegally downloaded music, movies, or TV shows might be getting a warning in the mail, telling them they've infringed upon content creators' copyright. Earlier

Published on: January 9th, 2015 Candice So

Six in 10 Canadians would surrender online privacy to “foil terrorist plots,” survey finds

Only a small sliver of Canadians are concerned with keeping their data private, especially in the name of safety and anti-terrorism efforts, according to a survey released yesterday by the Canadian Internet Registration

Published on: August 29th, 2013 Candice So

Startups and corporations move to change the privacy and security landscape

When Apple Inc. announced it had a security breach at its developer portal last week, it issued this statement: “An intruder attempted to secure personal information of our registered developers from our developer

Published on: July 26th, 2013 Candice So
TekSavvy buys more time in copyright case vs Hollywood studio

TekSavvy buys more time in copyright case vs Hollywood studio

An independent Chatham, Ont.-based Internet service provider has bought itself more time to inform subscribers they may be the target of lawsuits from a Hollywood movie studio.A judge granted an adjournment in court

Published on: January 14th, 2013 Brian Jackson

Hollywood studio’s bid to get TekSavvy customer information delayed

A Los Angeles-based movie production studio that is suing a small Chatham, Ont.-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) for its customer’s personal information will have to wait at least a bit longer to have

Published on: December 18th, 2012 Brian Jackson
Facebook claims ‘misrepresentation’ behind Canadian privacy probe

Facebook claims ‘misrepresentation’ behind Canadian privacy probe

Despite its release of new controls for users, Facebook's continuing saga of security and privacy gaffs persists in shining a spotlight on social media security challenges.It was about two years ago that Canada's

Published on: October 21st, 2010 ITBusiness Staff
Facebook ‘Like’ button now under probe

Facebook ‘Like’ button now under probe

Facebook received welcome news that the Canadian Privacy Commissioner is satisfied the social network addressed privacy complaints lodged against it two years ago, but the social networking site is not yet entirely off

Published on: September 23rd, 2010 Nestor Arellano
Facebook commits to year-long global privacy overhaul

Facebook commits to year-long global privacy overhaul

Facebook has agreed to Canada's Privacy Commissioner's recommendations, but it will take a year to do so.The Palo Alto, Calif.-based social networking Web site will make changes to its privacy policy, and will

Published on: August 28th, 2009 Brian Jackson
Facebook hasn’t met with privacy watchdog recommendations though deadline is tomorrow

Facebook hasn’t met with privacy watchdog recommendations though deadline is tomorrow

Facebook's time is up – tomorrow, 30 days will have elapsed since the Privacy Commissioner of Canada outlined several changes the social network must follow to conform with Canada's privacy law.So far, it

Published on: August 14th, 2009 Brian Jackson
Facebook won’t commit to Canada’s privacy watchdog recommendations yet

Facebook won’t commit to Canada’s privacy watchdog recommendations yet

Facebook has been put on notice to comply with Canadian privacy laws within 30 days and says it willcontinue to work with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada to boost privacy controls and make

Published on: July 16th, 2009 Brian Jackson
Traffic throttling by Canadian ISPs not required, experts tell CRTC

Traffic throttling by Canadian ISPs not required, experts tell CRTC

Canada's Internet service providers (ISPs) have no reason to throttle peer-to-peer (p2p) traffic and can use other network management techniques that have minimal end-user repercussions instead, according to top Internet experts.Net neutrality advocates

Published on: February 27th, 2009 Brian Jackson
Facebook Connect lets users “take control” of privacy while surfing

Facebook Connect lets users “take control” of privacy while surfing

Facebook Connect is one log-in approach to the Web that can help users take control of their privacy while they're surfing, according to the social network.The new service, launched Dec. 4, allows any

Published on: January 30th, 2009 Brian Jackson
Relief for Canadian consumers as “Do Not Call” D-Day arrives

Relief for Canadian consumers as “Do Not Call” D-Day arrives

For long-suffering Canadians who, through the years, have been pestered at awkward hours by telemarketers, today – September 30 – is a red letter day.For the first time, Canadians have some remedy  against

Published on: September 30th, 2008 Brian Jackson and Kavita Gosyne
Facebook says ‘misrepresentations’ behind Canadian privacy probe

Facebook says ‘misrepresentations’ behind Canadian privacy probe

The Federal Privacy Commissioner's investigation into Facebook's alleged violation of Canadian privacy law is based on "misrepresentations" of the social network's policies, according to a Facebook advisory board member.It could have been settled

Published on: September 5th, 2008 Brian Jackson