Press Releases
List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.
Landmark pro-privacy ruling sets important precedent for cell phone privacy in Canada
Police request for “tower dump” of user data from Rogers and Telus ruled a violation of privacy rights
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195 Companies, Organizations, and Individuals from 42 Countries ask World Leaders to Support Strong Encryption
OpenMedia is joining a huge global coalition to defend strong encryption.
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Over 50,000 Canadians call on Cabinet to reject Bell Canada’s appeal to gut landmark CRTC decision
OpenMedia and Internet users build definitive case, debunking myths and skewering Bell’s attempts to mislead Canadian policymakers
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Following Shaw takeover of Wind, will the Big Four be any better for Canadian wireless customers than the Big Three?
Shaw takeover of Wind creates possibility for greater customer choice, but sparks concern about industry concentration and the impact on Canada’s high wireless prices
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Researchers map the Internet’s “boomerang routes” where data transfers between Canadians move through the US, increasing exposure to state surveillance
Team at University of Toronto launches new mapping tool to help Canadians understand the movement of their Internet data
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Police refusal to deny use of StingRays to spy on cell phone data should trigger investigation by Privacy Commissioner
Police forces across the country appear to be violating the privacy rights of Canadians, sweeping up massive amounts of private cell phone data with the use of powerful StingRay surveillance devices.
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European Commission proposal to copyright Internet links and snippets reveals shocking disregard for how the Internet works
Experts warn that today’s heavy-handed European Commission proposals will stifle free expression and people’s ability to share news and access information online.
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Civil society groups call on Trudeau to launch full public consultation before introducing C-51 reforms
Organizations and academic experts say that following last week’s tragic events in Paris, it’s especially important that the government consult Canadians before introducing its C-51 reform package
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Final TPP text threatens Internet freedom and will force Canada to overhaul copyright – but will Trudeau go along?
Final text includes provisions to censor the Internet, rob the public domain, and force Canada to import U.S.-style copyright rules
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Litmus test for new government as Big Telecom threatens future of affordable Internet service in Canada
Bell Canada is calling on the new federal Cabinet to overturn pro-customer CRTC requirements to ensure Canadians can access high-speed independent providers
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