There has been much discussion lately in Canada regarding Facebook and it's compliance with Canadian Privacy laws. This discussion which was sparked by a recent report released by Canada's Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart. http://www.priv.gc.ca/media/nr-c/2009/nr-c_090716_e.cfm
One of the issues highlighted is the perpetuity of data when a user wants to delete a Facebook account.
This article by ITBusiness.ca provides some details on the nuances of deactivating a Facebook account versus deleting it.
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=53975
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Do you have an internet connection? Your neighbour may Thank You!
Industry Canada has unveiled a new mapping system for their nation wide broadband assessment, and are looking for your input. If you have internet, no matter how you get it (DSL, Wireless, Cable, Fibre, or dial-up), no matter where you live (in Canada), please take a moment and put yourself on the map. www.ic.gc.ca/broadbandmaps
This information will assist Industry Canada to continue to move broadband coverage forward.
Question: I already have broadband. Why would I bother adding myself to the map?
Answer: Gathering comprehensive information on broadband coverage is difficult and the coverage is continually changing. By adding yourself to the map, resources can be properly focused to continue to deploy broadband to the most needed areas.
If you already have broadband you will be assisting in determining where broadband is, and how fast it is. This information also then makes it clear where broadband "is not".
Muskoka Community Network would appreciate it if you take a moment and provide this information to Industry Canada.
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
This information will assist Industry Canada to continue to move broadband coverage forward.
Question: I already have broadband. Why would I bother adding myself to the map?
Answer: Gathering comprehensive information on broadband coverage is difficult and the coverage is continually changing. By adding yourself to the map, resources can be properly focused to continue to deploy broadband to the most needed areas.
If you already have broadband you will be assisting in determining where broadband is, and how fast it is. This information also then makes it clear where broadband "is not".
Muskoka Community Network would appreciate it if you take a moment and provide this information to Industry Canada.
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Broadband Canada- Connecting Rural Canadians
The first phase of the Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians - the broadband mapping verification process - began July 6th. We are inviting Canadians to tell us about their Internet access. Canadians can find their location on a map of Canada and from there they will be directed to a summary information page which will tell them if, according to our information, that location has broadband Internet access. From there they will be able to complete a feedback form to give us more information about their service.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) is also being asked to verify their coverage by July 24th. This exercise is primarily directed at facilities-based ISPs, but re-sellers are also be invited to participate. Through an email invitation, ISPs will be directed to the mapping website ((www.ic.gc.ca/broadbandmaps) and provided with a username and password to access PDF maps that indicate broadband coverage in Canada, and another group of corresponding PDF maps with numbered hexagons. We are asking ISP to send us their coverage information either in MapInfo Pro files, or simply list the hexagon numbers that correspond to their coverage.
More info via the following links (http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/719.nsf/eng/home) and (http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/719.nsf/eng/h_00001.html).
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) is also being asked to verify their coverage by July 24th. This exercise is primarily directed at facilities-based ISPs, but re-sellers are also be invited to participate. Through an email invitation, ISPs will be directed to the mapping website ((www.ic.gc.ca/broadbandmaps) and provided with a username and password to access PDF maps that indicate broadband coverage in Canada, and another group of corresponding PDF maps with numbered hexagons. We are asking ISP to send us their coverage information either in MapInfo Pro files, or simply list the hexagon numbers that correspond to their coverage.
More info via the following links (http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/719.nsf/eng/home) and (http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/719.nsf/eng/h_00001.html).
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
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