YOUR Canadian consumer rights
Content from a friend, passing on the message:
Later this week, the government will introduce a bill (as soon as tomorrow) that will change our rights as Canadian consumers. I'll be brief and give you a shot list of things that are about to be outlawed:
1) Unlocking of cell phones
2) Transferring of music from CD (which you own) to your iPod
3) Recording of "time-shifted" television programs
4) Usage of mod chips and memory cards
For more info:
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=558674
http://www.boingboing.net/2008/06/03/canadian-dmca-will-t.html
While the legislators and their generous lobbyists may think that this provision will deal a critical blow to piracy, what they don't understand (or may not care) is that this will also infringe on our fair usage rights as consumers.
If this transgression frightens and offends you, please voice your concerns to your local MP. You can find their contact info here.
If you're feeling lazy, you can sign an online petition here.
Later this week, the government will introduce a bill (as soon as tomorrow) that will change our rights as Canadian consumers. I'll be brief and give you a shot list of things that are about to be outlawed:
1) Unlocking of cell phones
2) Transferring of music from CD (which you own) to your iPod
3) Recording of "time-shifted" television programs
4) Usage of mod chips and memory cards
For more info:
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=558674
http://www.boingboing.net/2008/06/03/canadian-dmca-will-t.html
While the legislators and their generous lobbyists may think that this provision will deal a critical blow to piracy, what they don't understand (or may not care) is that this will also infringe on our fair usage rights as consumers.
If this transgression frightens and offends you, please voice your concerns to your local MP. You can find their contact info here.
If you're feeling lazy, you can sign an online petition here.