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Presentation by George C. Eyre - "E-Commerce or E-Business: Security & Privacy Issues" in

Managing Privacy Compliance March 30 & 31, 2009 [E-Commerce or E-Business Security & Privacy Issues AT MANAGING PRIVACY COMPLIANCE!!]

USERS GUIDE TO CANADIAN CYBERSPACE LAW Version 1.1 TO BE POSTED ONLINE

An introductory text for managers, executives, accountants and computers executives to cover the basic issues in Cyberspace Law.
George C. Eyre, L.L.B., B. Math., M. Eng.

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George C. Eyre, Law Offices provides practical advice and legal solutions to start-ups, consultants, and small to medium size companies in the I/T and multimedia areas. George C. Eyre, Law Offices is a law firm which concentrates on computer, Internet, intellectual property, privacy law, employment, entertainment and business law. We register and prosecute Canadian and American Trade Marks.

George C. Eyre, B. Math., L.L.B. M.Eng. has been well known in the I/T industry since 1988 when he was called to the bar. George C. Eyre is an ex-computer consultant who had ten years experience in the computer field with companies such as Bell Canada and I.B.M. ( New York ) before returning to law school to become a computer lawyer. George C. Eyre, Law Offices provides legal services in the areas of independent contractor agreements, Computer & Internet Law, Intellectual Property such as trade marks & copyright; Entertainment, Multimedia and Advertising Law; Corporate, Commercial & Business Law . B. Math., M. Eng. and runs a Website, law4it.com that features newsletters, articles, links and information on these matters. George C. Eyre has extensive experience in computer science, project management and systems and hence understands your business. He can apply this experience to assist you in meeting your goals and solving and preventing problems.

For new start up companies - please contact us by E-Mail: info@law4it.com or by phone: (416)362-0495 for information about out specially designed services packages & prices to meet your needs.

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Legal News

  • Toronto based i4i has won a patent Texan jury verdict against Microsoft in the amount of $ 200M U.S. for willful patent infringement. The patent was for manipulating complex data in electronic documents and was awarded in 1998 to i4i. E-mails presented at the trial provided evidence that giant Microsoft was aware of i4i's software and inserted it into Word 2007 and Word 2003. I4i is seeking an injunction and treble damages. Microsoft says that it will appeal and that the patent is invalid. Stay tuned to see how it is resolved.
  • Public heath experts are concerned and opposed to a policy proposed by Health Canada in 2005 to allow food manufacturers to fortify junk foods with nutrients such as thiamin, beta-carotene, vitamin D and calcium because it will be used as a marketing tool to sell packaged food with little if any nutritional value. If you are opposed, write your federal member of parliament.
  • Toronto fashion label, Jennifer Halchuk and Richard Lyle obtained an undisclosed financial settlement from fashion label Diane von Furstenberg for appropriating the design of this label's tea-dyed, vintage-looking floral jacket.
  • Based upon the National Task Force on Spam recommendations, the Canadian government introduce anti-spam legislation, Bill C-27, the Electronic Commerce Protection Act which includes possible penalties of up to $10 million, broad definitions of unsolicited commercial electronic messages, targeted provisions against phishing and spyware, a private right of action to open the door to lawsuits againts spammers, as well as greater government cooperation, a "national coordinating body", and a Spam Reporting Centre. By comparision to the DO NOT CALL LIST ( see presentation ), this Act adopts a consent based model with fewer exceptions (charities, political parties, MP candidates with a prior commercial relationship), commercial email marketing without consent is treated as spam and subject to potential liability whereas the do-not-call list has far more exceptions. Technology experts doubt that spam will be reduced without an international effort. The Act is available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site located here: http://www.parl.gc.ca/ There are many concerns regarding this Bill which is expected to be greatly changed - stay tuned for more details.
  • With the explosion of Web 2.0 (Thin Computing, Cloud Computing, Saas Computing and Social Networking) privacy and security is under increased scrutiny by the media. The recently completed Managing Privacy Compliance conference addressed privacy and security issues and compliance. To view the presentation given by George C. Eyre, E-Business Security & Privacy Issues at Managing Privacy Compliance (Federated Press) which was held March 30 & 31, 2009, click here. E-Commerce or E-Business Security & Privacy Issues AT MANAGING PRIVACY COMPLIANCE!!
  • Intel Corp. and Dell Inc. are asking the U.S. District Court and the United States Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the trademark “netbook,” which is owned by Mississauga based rugged mobile computing solutions vendor, Psion Teklogix, Inc. The importance of this mark has increased due to the adoption of the mark NETBOOK for small and inexpensive portable computers which are currently selling well. Stay tuned to see how it is resolved.
  • The Independent Contracting Legal, Tax and Insurance Issues Video Seminar Presented by George C. Eyre B. Math, M. Eng, LLB, Bob Novosolec B.Admin. C.A. and Joe McCabe is now available online by clicking here [New Website]: Independent Contracting Legal, Tax and Insurance issues!!
  • Canada's National DO NOT CALL LIST is expected to be fully in force by September. Core Rule: Telemarketers may not call numbers on National DNCL without express consent: Consumers are to Register. There are a number of exemptions such as Registered Charities and Existing Business Relationships. Telemarketers need to proceed quickly to comply with these rules which are expected to be fully in force by September 30, 2008. To view the presentation given by George C. Eyre at Managing Privacy Compliance Federated Press April 23 & 23, 2008, click here. DO NOT CALL LIST PRESENTATION AT MANAGING PRIVACY COMPLIANCE!!
  • The Canadian government has drafted guidelines that would allow it to effectively censor film and television production by denying tax credits to projects deemed offensive which could kill the productions for any film or television show that the government deems offensive or not in the public's best interest. Bill C-10 is currently at third reading in the Senate.
  • Are Your Internet Agreements Compliant with Ontario's Consumer Protection Act & Regulations: This Act and regulations which recently went into effect allow consumers to cancel Internet agreements during a certain period if the supplier has not the complied with the Act. The regulations currently provide that for Internet Contract involving more than $ 50, certain specified information must be provided to the consumer and the consumer have access to or receive a copy of the agreement.
  • Legal Risks for Web Site Owners:

    Web site owners operate in a legally complex environment and there are many risks such as privacy complaints and law suits. It is vital for web site owners to have appropriate contracts in place in order to minimize risks. In order to determine what legal contracts you need, ask yourself the following questions:

    Do I develop web sites for companies and organizations? If so, you need a web site development agreement.

    • Do I Provide Access to the Internet? If so, you need an Internet access agreement as well as terms of use which are properly brought to the users attention.
    • Do I host the web sites of others? If so, you need a web site hosting agreement as well as a terms of use agreement.
    • Do I have a web site? If so, you need a terms of use agreement and privacy policy statement.
    • Do I have a domain name? You should consider registering appropriate trade marks in appropriate jurisdictions to protect your domain name to protect against loss of your domain name.
    • Is someone designing a web site for me? If so, you would need a web site development agreement as well as a terms of use agreement and a privacy policy.

    • The CRTC, on April 12, 2006, decided that television content that is broadcast through cellular networks is exempt from its regulations.
    • In Nashville, two men were indicted for violating U.S. copyright laws by posting music by country singer, Ryan Adams on a web site before the music was released to the public.
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    • Privacy Compliance

    Have you chosen a privacy officer for your company? Is your staff properly trained? Do you have a suitable privacy and security policy in place and do you have it posted on your web site? Does it match your policy? PIPEDA became effective January 1, 2004 and now applies to all organizations and businesses. With the passage of Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the complex environment that the Internet has become, Web Site Owners Are Now Getting Sued!! What are the legal issues facing web site owners and how can the risks be minimized?

    George C. Eyre, B. Math., L.L.B. M.Eng. has been well known in the I/T industry since 1988 when he was called to the bar. George C. Eyre is an ex-computer consultant who had ten years experience in the computer field with companies such as Bell Canada and I.B.M. ( New York ) before returning to law school to become a computer lawyer. George C. Eyre has extensive experience in computer science, project management and systems and hence understand your business. He can apply this experience to assist you in meeting your goals and solving and preventing problems.

    George C. Eyre, Law Offices is a law firm which practice concentrates on computer, Internet, entertainment, business, intellectual property, privacy law and related matters. We register and prosecute Canadian and American Trade Marks. LAW4IT.COM provides services in the following major areas:

    1. Computer & Internet Law
    2. Intellectual Property
    3. Entertainment, Multimedia and Advertising Law
    4. Corporate, Commercial & Business Law and
    5. Related Matters

    Internet Law Services

    LAW4IT.COM has experience in the following areas of Internet Law:

    1. Web Site Development Agreement
    2. Internet Access Agreement
    3. Web Site Hosting Agreement
    4. Privacy Law and Terms
    5. Terms of Use
    6. Minimize Risks

    Computer Law Services

    LAW4IT.COM has experience in the following areas of Computer Law:

      1. Software Licensing
      2. Independent Contractor Agreements
      3. Computer Hardware / Software Agreements
      4. Outsourcing Agreement
      5. Computer Service Agreement
      6. Maintenance Agreements
      7. Distribution Agreement
      8. other agreements & matters

      If you need practical legal advice from someone who has worked in and understands your business, please contact LAW4IT