Michael Froman has just been appointed chief negotiator for the Trans-Pacific Partnership—an international agreement that could criminalize many everyday uses of the Internet. If you haven’t already, send him a message at http://openmedia.org/froman and help spread the word by sharing this image: Froman now has the unique ability to put
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OpenMedia.ca: In Vancouver? Join us for a Copyright Cabaret with Kai Nagata and FreshMedia
Vancouverites have an exciting opportunity to reimagine copyright at an event taking place on Thursday, May 16. Remix This: A Copyright Cabaret has been organized by FreshMedia (a project of OpenMedia.ca), and takes place at the Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver. Doors open from 6 PM with the event
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: In Vancouver? Join us for a Copyright Cabaret with Kai Nagata and FreshMedia
Vancouverites have an exciting opportunity to reimagine copyright at an event taking place on Thursday, May 16. Remix This: A Copyright Cabaret has been organized by FreshMedia (a project of OpenMedia.ca), and takes place at the Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver. Doors open from 6 PM with the event
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“The Biggest Global Threat to the Internet”: That’s how legal experts describe the controversial international agreement known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).1 The TPP agreement threatens to criminalize use of your favorite websites—including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and your favourite blog—and even your online comments.2 But you can stop it if
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: 17th round of TPP negotiations loom – and we’re ramping up our efforts
The 17th round of negotiations for the TPP, a secretive and extreme trade agreement that would criminalize your daily activities on the Internet, are fast approaching. More info: http://bit.ly/112TiNG // Our voices are stronger together. Let’s stand up and fight for our online freedoms at http://StoptheTrap.net Article from the EFF:
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Pro-privacy community rallies against CISPA & is ready for a reincarnation
The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week, after a last-minute amendment that some have argued will allow for even broader application of the bill. It is now awaiting a vote in the Senate, though the Senators don’t seem to be in
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: What does a blind person have to say about the Internet?
We received this letter from a supporter of OpenMedia.ca: “I am totally blind. I own a company called ebony consulting here in Toronto that specializes in teaching mostly in Ontario, but also a number of clients outside the province who are blind. The computer is our pencil and paper. Digital
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: USTR takes aim at Canadians’ Internet use as it pushes the TPP forward
The U.S. Trade Representative, which has been pushing forward the contentious Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement, has just released a report that criticizes certain laws and policies of countries involved in the TPP – including Canada’s broadcast, telecom, privacy, and intellectual property (copyright) rules. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: The Internet is smart – The wisdom of the crowd and the threat to Internet freedom by secretive trade agreements.
We asked the Internet community via Reddit, Facebook (and anywhere else that would have us) to discuss the best ways to stop threats to Internet freedom posed by multiple international trade agreements that could significantly restrict and potentially even criminalize your everyday use of the Internet. We at OpenMedia were
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Let’s come up with a plan to stop international agreements from restricting Internet freedom
Dear Internet community, New Internet restrictions are currently being developed through multiple international "trade" agreements that could significantly restrict and potentially even criminalize your everyday use of the Internet. We know from past campaigns that we win when the Internet community reaches out and engages a critical mass of citizens
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Your digital rights on the chopping block in 16th round of TPP talks
The 16th round of secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations began this week. This extreme trade agreement could give media conglomerates more power to fine you for your Internet use and even terminate your access to the Internet. Our digital rights should not be traded in a secretive discussion that is
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Fighting on as TPP negotiations loom.
Negotiations for the TPP, a secretive trade agreement that would criminalize your everyday use of the Internet, are returning. As we begin to ramp up our efforts for the March negotiations in Singapore, we need your help. Over 123,000 people have already signed the petition, but we need you to
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Report back: Inside the TPP’s Internet Trap
Thanks to support from Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), I had a chance to attend the latest round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, from December 3rd to the 12th, in Auckland, New Zealand. I agreed to attend and make a presentation to the negotiators.
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: The fight for Canadians’ personal information heads to court
Independent ISP TekSavvy has been granted additional time to notify Canadians that they could soon be implicated as part of an ongoing copyright crackdown. Although TekSavvy is not a defendant in the ongoing court case, it’s re-assuring to see efforts made by a service provider to help Canadians understand and
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: What I told those behind the biggest threat to Internet freedom: The Trans-Pacific Partnership
Thanks to all of you who have joined us at OpenMedia in our campaigns, last Friday I had the opportunity to address some of the lead bureaucrats and lobbyists behind the threat to Internet freedom that is the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). My goal was to bring the voices of Internet
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Michael Geist: Secrecy the standard at Trans-Pacific Partnership talks
Another round of talks has concluded on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a secretive trade agreement that could criminalize everyday Internet use, confiscate online data and give more power to corporate lobbyists. With Canada having joined the TPP as a ‘second-tier’ status member, it’s clear that our government has little to gain
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: NZ Herald: Copyright clampdown of the TPP
A secretive trade agreement known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is again being negotiated this week in closed-door discussions – seeking to introduce invasive copyright legislation to everyday Internet use. Let the lobbyists and bureaucrats behind the TPP know that citizens worldwide rightfully deserve a seat at the table. Learn
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Growing the Movement | Weekly News Update from OpenMedia.ca
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Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Huffington Post: Canada creating secret ‘insider group’ of lobbyists through TPP
The government has mistakenly sent us at OpenMedia a non-disclosure agreement intended for lobbyists involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership. This is confirmation that this secretive and extre…
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Your Voice at the TPP Negotiations
The secretive and restrictive Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is nearing its 15th round of negotiations, which will be held from December 3-12 in Auckland, New Zealand. This will be the first ro…
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