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Phillips, Bruce – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1995
This lecture by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada addresses issues related to information technology and privacy, including privacy law, government role, surveillance techniques, and security measures to protect the privacy of electronic communications. The text of the question and answer period following the lecture is included. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Security, Federal Legislation, Foreign Countries

Bennett, Colin J. – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1996
Presents an overview of statutory and non-statutory data-protection provisions currently governing the processing of personal data in Canada's private sector, including federal and provincial legislation and efforts at self-regulation through voluntary codes of practice. Considers a more comprehensive system of regulation, contemporary policy…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Legislation, Foreign Countries, Information Policy

Wilkinson, Margaret Ann – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1996
Compares Canadian and American legislation on intellectual property and copyright. The possible impact of further choices in copyright law is discussed in terms of the availability of an alternative legal protection for information, breach of confidence, and its possible impact on the flow of information in Canada. (AEF)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Fair Use (Copyrights), Federal Legislation, Foreign Countries