POG local action.

[Thomas Milne]

On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 10:36 PM, Colin McGregor <colin.mc151-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> Some thoughts from from the last GTALug Political Outreach Group meeting.
>
> All who attended the meeting agreed that Bill C-30 (which will change
> what information ISPs have to collect and provide on government
> request) has at least one provision that needs change and the bill
> should be revised or gutted. We would love to see the GTALug
> membership make their concern(s) regarding the bill known to their
> Member of Parliament. Issues in the bill that are of possible concern
> include :
>
> - Requiring that the ISPs provide personal information without a warrant.
> - Who pays the cost of the monitoring equipment the government
> requires? The ISPs? Taxpayers?
> - The monitoring equipment will be high value targets for fraudsters
> (and breaching those monitors disastrous).
> - How will higher Internet fees or taxes help small businesses?
> - The information must be provided to whoever the government
> designates (not necessarily just law enforcement).
> - The law appears to violate section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
>
> Anyone wishing to read bill C-30 can see it here :
>
> http://www.parl.gc.ca/content/hoc/Bills/411/Government/C-30/C-30_1/C-30_1.PDF
>
> Some good comments regarding issues with the bill can be heard here :
>
> http://www.cbc.ca/checkup/main-blog/2012/02/19/does-the-proposed-law-to-allow-police-easier-identification-of-internet-users-go-too-far/
>
> Anyone wishing to find the name and office address of their MP can do
> so at the following site:
>
> http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC
>
> The best way to complain is to send a short, polite paper letter
> noting your concern(s) to your MP. Further, remember that when writing
> your MP you do NOT have to pay postage.
>
> An on-line petition against Bill C-30 can be seen here : http://stopspying.ca/
>
> Also discussed was Bill C-11 (changes to the copyright act). Concerns
> there include:
>
> - Digital locks
> - Interferes with provincial jurisdiction on property rights
> - Limitations on fair dealing (equivalent to US fair use)
>
> Anyone wishing to read bill C-11 can see it here :
>
> http://www.parl.gc.ca/content/hoc/Bills/411/Government/C-11/C-11_1/C-11_1.PDF
>
> Again, please do let your concerns be known to your MP.
>
>

There's a Political Outreach Group? Cool.

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