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HK Digital Copyright Update...and Peter Yu's Google juice!

Last week I wrote about the excellent position paper on digital copyright in Hong Kong written by Peter Yu in response to the Hong Kong government's proposed copyright reforms - many of which are ill-advised, could harm freedom of expression... ...full story at RConversation

from RConversation on Sun, May 13 2007

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24 Apr 07 visit Digital Copyright: What is really in the Hong Kong people's interest?  »  RConversation The Hong Kong government's consultation period on proposed changes to Hong Kong's digital copyright law is winding down. The last day for submissions is on April 30th. InMedia Hong Kong is calling for more people to make their voices heard....
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