Canadian Copyright Lobby Fights Anti-Spyware Legislation 104
An anonymous reader writes "New Canadian anti-spam and anti-spyware legislation is scheduled for a key vote on Monday. Michael Geist reports that the copyright lobby has been pushing to remove parts of the bill that would take away exceptions which currently allow spyware to be installed without authorization. 'The copyright lobby is deeply concerned that this change will block attempts to track possible infringement through electronic means.' There have also been proposals to extend the exemptions granted to telecom providers to include the installation of programs without the user's express consent, which Geist says will 'leave the door open to private, surreptitious surveillance.'"
Re:Let me guess... (Score:4, Funny)
Ah, I thought it came from strange women lying in ponds distributing swords.
Re:Let me guess... (Score:2, Funny)
Not that I really condone the piracy of all software and media.
I agree. I wouldn't recommend that anyone pirate Microsoft Access. Ever. For any reason. At all! No reason at all. Believe me, don't touch Microsoft Access. Just let it die. Please?
Re:Let me guess... (Score:3, Funny)
"Authority to govern comes from the consent of the governed"
Ah, I thought it came from strange women lying in ponds distributing swords.
Oh, but you can't expect to wield supreme executive power just because some watery tart threw a sword at you!