Class 11 Slides
For the first time ever my slides maxed over the upload limit even when “Reduce File Size…” was applied maximally. So they had to be split into two parts. First “Logistics & News of the Week” and then the main piece. Here they are… Jon
Ontario Court of Appeal upheld Vice production order ruling
The Ontario Court of Appeal released a decision today, in which they upheld the lower Court’s ruling that forced a Vice reporter to hand over some materials to the RCMP. Interesting to see if it does end up going to the SCC.
Updated Slide Deck FOR SECURITY
Here is the updated PowerPoint from today’s presentation, with all the functioning hyperlinks. Enjoy!
Old TV networks get another win against online providers
Here’s a story about a 9th Circuit decision, from Ars. Apparently the internet doesn’t count as a “communication channel,” according to the “expert” from FOX. Those alternative facts are pretty convincing, it would seem.
Electronic device ban when travelling from certain countries
A really interesting article showing how the UK has now followed in the footsteps of the USA, banning most electronic devices from being taken into the cabin on flights from some Muslim majority countries, including Turkey and Dubai.
News of the Week; March 15, 2017
MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS & NET NEUTRALITY For the first time, more people subscribe to Netflix than have DVR: The streaming service has dramatically changed how Americans watch TV. The Cord Cutting The Cable Industry Says Isn’t Happening, Keeps Happening USAToday Latest News Outlet To Completely Miss The Point Of Cord Cutting New York City Sues Verizon […]
Facebook starts deploying new tools to combat “fake news”
This week, Facebook has begun implementing its new strategy, announced a few months ago, in reducing the amount of “fake news” posted on its platform. In this Quartz article, the writer attempts to publish a fake news article about “Irish Slaves” and is met with a series of warnings that the user has to “click through” in […]
Cyber Safety – Dave, Will & Mimi presentation
Hi all! Our presentation this week is on threats to online security that lawyers face and how to combat them. Please read the article below, as well as taking a look at the videos attached. See you Wednesday!
Powerpoint Presentation on Journalism (Zak and Josh)
Hi everyone, Attached is mine and Josh’s presentation on Journalism from last week. Zach + Josh
