Monthly Archives: July 2008

Public Databases and Massive Aggregation of Data

This is just a really quick thought that I wanted to toss out. I perceive a problem associated with the digitization of public records: such digitization allows business interests to gather aggregate data on large collections of people while retaining … Continue reading

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Mac Preview: Towards Breaching Bill C-61 (Copyright in Canada)

If you’re Canadian, and haven’t exiled yourself from society for the past several weeks, then you’ve heard about the Federal Conservative Party’s ‘dreaded’ Bill C-61″An Act to amend the Copyright Act”. While a lot of people have been talking somewhat … Continue reading

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