Net Neutrality: Utility, Economics, Zero-Rating and the Canadian Response
Hi everyone. This week Jonathan, Jade, Jonah, and Dylan will be discussing net neutrality. We will look at whether or not the internet should be considered a utility, arguments for and against and offering comparisons with other utilities. There will be a discussion on the economic effects of net neutrality, and what the positive and […]
GDPR Presentation
Hi all, Below is the video which we would like you to watch in advance of our group presentation tomorrow. We feel that it gives a good introduction into our presentation topic, the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union. Please click “Read more” to view the video. See you tomorrow, Eloise Ryan, David […]
Questions of the Week (Class 5): For The Honourable Marshall Rothstein C.C., Q.C.
At our guest’s request I put together some questions which we reviewed over the weekend and which will guide at least parts of Justice Rothstein’s remarks and our interactions. May be helpful to post them as they may spur further thoughts: “Questions that the Honourable Mr. Justice Marshall Rothstein, Q.C. might want to consider […]
Special Guest on Tuesday February 5, 2019: The Honourable Marshall Rothstein C.C., Q.C
It is a thrill and an honour to welcome to our next class the Honourable Marshall Rothstein C.C., Q.C. He will speak about In Reference re Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-167 and Broadcasting Order CRTC 2010-168, 2012 SCC 68, [2012] 3 S.C.R. 489 where he wrote the judgment for the majority. In that context he will provide some […]
The Internet of Things and Privacy
Lee and I will be discussing the Internet of Things (IoT) and Privacy. We’ll be looking at the concept of privacy, the Canadian privacy regime, growth in IoT technology and concerns, and potential solutions (including a discussion of the EU’s GDPR) The following video provides a bit of background on the subject:
Net Activism
Net Activism For our upcoming presentation, Laura and I are going to address the topic of net activism in its various forms. We will define the term, explore some of the main techniques of net activism, the reactions to these techniques, and possible legal responses to the emergence of various net activism movements. Please watch […]
Could AI Be the Future of Fake News and Product Reviews?
The following article aligns with our discussion of using AI technology to create deep fakes. However, this article identifies an experiment conducted by a group of University of Chicago researchers. The experiment involves using computer algorithms to create fake Yelp restaurant evaluations. The researchers used a machine-learning technique known as deep learning to analyze letter and […]
Regulation of Social Media Companies
Tomorrow I will talk in my class presentation about whether and how social media should be regulated. Some of the most important concerns in this area revolve around the issues of free speech, democracy and censorship. A number of European countries have debated and enacted certain provisions which go some way to ‘regulating’ or ‘censoring’ […]
Updated Slide Deck FOR SECURITY
Here is the updated PowerPoint from today’s presentation, with all the functioning hyperlinks. Enjoy!
Cyber Safety – Dave, Will & Mimi presentation
Hi all! Our presentation this week is on threats to online security that lawyers face and how to combat them. Please read the article below, as well as taking a look at the videos attached. See you Wednesday!
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