canada.com: Copyright deal could toughen rules governing info on iPods, computers
Alright, just when you thought the Conservative's were too busy with scandal after scandal to erode anymore of your rights, here's a story hidden in between the newspaper advertisements.
Alright, just when you thought the Conservative's were too busy with scandal after scandal to erode anymore of your rights, here's a story hidden in between the newspaper advertisements.
The federal government is secretly negotiating an agreement to revamp international copyright laws which could make the information on Canadian iPods, laptop computers or other personal electronic devices illegal and greatly increase the difficulty of travelling with such devices.I get the feeling it doesn't stop here.
Federal trade agreements do not require parliamentary approval.
The deal would create a international regulator that could turn border guards and other public security personnel into copyright police. The security officials would be charged with checking laptops, iPods and even cellular phones for content that "infringes" on copyright laws, such as ripped CDs and movies.
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