Canadian Sony Rootkit settlement controversy

The settlement for the Canadian class action lawsuit over the rootkit has generated controversy because it was not as comprehensive as the US one.

In addition to pointing out the differences, CIPPIC has filed complaints with various Canadian consumer agencies and privacy commissioners.

More evidence that we need protection from DRM, not for it.

Read Michael Geist’s post on the subject

Read Howard Knopf’s post

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