[oclug] Semi-[OT]: Source code ethical dilemma

[Dana Webber]

On Tuesday 20 September 2005 15:12, Jon Earle wrote:
> I wonder though, does Canada have a law on the books criminalizing the
> breaking of encryption (not broadcast encryption ala DBS systems) techniques
> as used in files, etc?  Obviously our neighbours to the south do in their
> DMCA, but do we have an equivalent law here?

Breading an encrypted file may actually be considered a violation on privacy.
The sneaked a few things in with the privacy act they passed a few years ago has
Another example is that accessing a neighbors unencrypted wireless network is now clearly illegal.

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