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Re: [fsfc-discuss] Canadian Free Software community taking on Bill C-11


From: Stephen Paul Weber
Subject: Re: [fsfc-discuss] Canadian Free Software community taking on Bill C-11
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:13:15 -0500
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Somebody claiming to be Kyle Spaans wrote:
>"On the other hand, there are several provisions that would allow for
>the circumvention of digital locks, which include: reverse engineering
>for software compatibility; encryption research; personal information
>protection; access for persons with perceptual disabilities; and
>unlocking wireless devices."
>
>Is this even true? And if so, how can I convince him that these
>provisions aren't enough? I'm thinking of trying the "government
>controls over private property" angle.

The reverse engineering for compatability and encryption research are very 
much there.  I know the others were discussed in comittee, but do not have 
on hand exactly which ones they passed.  He was there, though, so I expect 
these are indeed the set of (all of) the exceptions.

- -- 
Stephen Paul Weber, @singpolyma
See <http://singpolyma.net> for how I prefer to be contacted
edition right joseph
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