Apple Privacy Changes: A response to Ad-based social media platforms
I have been following this news progress since first learning of Tim Cook (Apple’s CEO) publicly criticized social media platforms (though thinly veiled referenced to Facebook Inc. in particular) over online privacy concerns. This week, we discussed advertising regulation and how digital media has escaped the stringent advertising regulations that traditional media has been required […]
Interoperability of Social Media
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/01/twitter-and-interoperability-some-thoughts-peanut-gallery Hi everyone, I came across an interesting blog post talking about the possibility of an interoperable internet and the pros/cons for such interoperability. The idea behind an interoperable internet is that “digital walls” between social platforms are eliminated so that users can choose whichever platform they want but still be able to interact with […]
Privacy from the Corporate Standpoint – OPC requirements per PIPEDA
Like many of you, I believe privacy is a seriously pressing concern in the modern age. As users of social media, we are subject to data collection that can then be shared with organizations with whom we have never had direct contact. However, I think it’s interesting to think about it not just from the […]
Social Media: Self-regulation vs. Government regulation
Many of us have seen the Netflix documentaries The Social Dilemma or The Great Hack. Both documentaries give a glimpse into the complexity, and challenges we face with social media’s influence over our minds and decision making abilities. The problems that social media companies have created is complex and multifaceted. The article by Bill Curry […]
Why are so many Hollywood productions filmed in Canada?
Building on the discussion today on the “Canadianness” or lack thereof of programs produced in Canada, I am reminded of discussions from my undergrad in film studies of how a surprising amount of (Hollywood and other) movies and programs are filmed in Canadian cities. What is the reason behind this? I identify two reasons. 1. […]
Should Schitt’s Creek be Considered Canadian Content?
Last class we discussed the policy considerations surrounding Canadian content and I immediately thought of one of my favourite Canadian television series, Schitt’s Creek. For me, the show demonstrated that Canadian casts and crews (without the help of Hollywood’s prestige, experience or money) could create content that was smart, funny and respectful of diverse perspectives […]
News of the Week; January 27, 2021
COMMUNICATIONS Report calls for powerful new federal body to regulate social media Telecoms Paused PAC Spending To Insurrectionists, But Their Umbrella Lobbying Orgs Didn’t Democrat Jessica Rosenworcel replaces Ajit Pai, is now acting FCC chairwoman Rosenworcel Announces Staff Appointments New Interim FCC Boss Jessica Rosenworcel Will Likely Restore Net Neutrality, Just Not Yet SpaceX adds […]
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