Big Copyright Win in Canada: Court Rules Fair Use Beats Digital Locks

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By EditorDavidJun 9, 2024, 5:44 pm394 ptsTop
Michael Geist Pig Hogger (Slashdot reader #10,379) reminds us that in Canadian law, "fair use" is called "fair dealing" — and that Canadian digital media users just enjoyed a huge win. Canadian user rights champion Michael Geist writes: The Federal Court has issued a landmark decision on copyright's…

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