C-10 Internal Memo: Canadian Government Already Building Regulatory Hit List Drew Wilson | May 20, 2021 As debate continues surrounding Bill C-10, it seems that a regulatory hit list is being built behind the scenes according to a newly released memo.
Guilbeault Ignored His Own Officials Over Stripping User Content Protections Drew Wilson | May 15, 2021 Steven Guilbeault was told by his own officials that the now stripped user generated content protections exemption from C-10 was “important”.
Canadian Government Doubles Down on C-10 User Generated Content Crackdown Drew Wilson | May 8, 2021 After promising that Bill C-10 won’t touch user generated content, the Canadian government’s promised amendment doubles down on it.
Government Plans on Regulating Speech and Apps Warns Expert Drew Wilson | April 24, 2021 Does your speech online need regulation? The government apparently thinks so. It has a plan on regulating that and apps.
Broadcast Panel Chair: If TV Broadcasters Are Licensed, So Can Internet Sites Drew Wilson | February 27, 2020 The push to regulate speech is continuing with a Broadcast Panel chairperson arguing that if TV broadcasters are licensed, so can Internet news services.
Data Breaches Reported to Ireland’s Data Protection Commission Spikes 71% Drew Wilson | February 25, 2020 The success of the GDPR is seeing the Data Protection Commission receive a 71% spike in reported breaches. It’s prompting fears that GDPR might be too successful.
US Representatives Drafting New Online Speech Regulation EARN IT Drew Wilson | February 3, 2020 Free speech online could be the latest target for hamstringing your rights. This is thanks to the EARN IT legislation being drafted.
Europe’s GDPR Regulators Currently Dealing with 59,000 Breaches Drew Wilson | February 6, 2019 New numbers out today offer another reminder of just how bad the security picture is. Right now, 59,000 breaches are currently being handled by GDPR regulators.
US Senator Calls For Regulation of 3D Printed Guns Drew Wilson | May 13, 2013 By Drew Wilson The Liberator may have given gun enthusiasts a huge boost in confidence, but the 3D printable gun may also be attracting unwanted attention for 3D printing enthusiasts as well. Right now, a US Senator is calling for regulating 3D printed guns. Last Thursday, we reported on the US government censoring content on …
US Government Censors DEFCAD Website Drew Wilson | May 10, 2013 By Drew Wilson 3D printing has been around for a while, but with the possibility of printing a gun, there’s been a very contentious debate surrounding the technology. Now, the US government has stepped in and taken down content. The technology can print many interesting things such as human body parts, plastic figurines and even …
