Canada’s privacy commissioners say they are concerned that government electronic crime bills will diminish Canadians’ privacy rights, reduce judicial scrutiny and more easily allow for state surveillance and scrutiny of individuals.

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Fido customers can now speak with a customer service representative over-the-phone in English, French, Cantonese or Mandarin, the company announced this week. 

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Ofcom, the U.K.’s telecom and broadcast regulator, is asking the public to participate in a consultation about “bill shock.”

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The CRTC published a formal decision Wednesday saying that it will not amend its regulations on the broadcast of false or misleading news. 

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The CRTC announced Tuesday a monetary penalty of $10,000 on 1716878 Ontario Inc. for telemarketing calls made to consumers registered on the National Do Not Call List (DNCL). 

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Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. and Bell Canada have applied to the CRTC for a review of telecom decision 2011-24 on unbundled loops. 

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