Saturday, January 13, 2007

We Could Lose Fair Use Rights For Media

We did have it good, now it looks like we may be screwed over by our new "Conservative" government... 

Ever recorded a television show or a movie so you can watch it later? Or ripped a CD so you can listen to it on your MP3 player?

With changes to Canada's copyright laws expected as early as next month, these mundane 21st century activities could theoretically be open to prosecution — unless the Conservative government steps in with expanded "fair use" or "fair dealing" protections for consumers.

Close observers of the file say all signs point to a new regime that will improve safeguards for major music, film and media companies and artists for unpaid use of their material, but neglect to make exemptions for personal use of copyrighted content.


http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2007/01/11/copyright-canada.html
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