Monday, July 03, 2006

Canada: Bell Clause Creates Problems for Privacy

Michael Geist writes in The Toronto Star:

Canadian Internet users were abuzz last week with reports that Bell Sympatico, Canada's largest Internet service provider, had opened the door to increased customer surveillance through changes to its user agreement.

While Bell denied the amendments were linked to the so-called "lawful access" initiative that may require ISPs to install new surveillance technologies, the furore associated with the story highlights Canadians' mounting concern with their online privacy.

More here.

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