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Canada's First Pirate Site Blocking Order Expires
The first ever pirate site blocking order in Canada, targeting IPTV service GoldTV, was 'discontinued' this week.
According to the Court, site-blocking injunctions are an available option under the Copyright Act and they don’t violate freedom of speech or net neutrality. No further extensions The media companies provide no further details on the decision, but it’s possible that the costs of keeping the blocking order intact weigh stronger than the perceived benefit. The organizations sought to secure a blocking order for new NBA, NHL and Premier League games, identifying three “John Doe” defendants.
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