Guindon, Alex and Dennie, Danielle 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3771-2450
(2010)
Net Neutrality in Canada and what it means for libraries.
Partnership: the Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research, 5
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Abstract
Net neutrality, the idea that the Internet should be provided to all without discrimination based on content or applications, has been an important policy issue in the last few years. A lack of net neutrality could negatively impact libraries, intellectual freedom, cultural diversity, and the right to privacy. This paper looks at the issues that underline the net neutrality debate and describes how they are shaped by the different actors that are concerned with the future of the Internet. Technological issues, such as traffic shaping by Internet Service Providers, and legal issues in the context of Canada's Telecommunications Act, are also addressed. Finally, the paper reviews the recent CRTC policy on Internet Traffic Management Practices.
| Divisions: | Concordia University > Library |
|---|---|
| Item Type: | Article |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Authors: | Guindon, Alex and Dennie, Danielle |
| Journal or Publication: | Partnership: the Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research |
| Date: | 2010 |
| Keywords: | Net Neutrality; Internet Traffic Management Practices; Canada; Telecommunications |
| ID Code: | 6849 |
| Deposited By: | Danielle Dennie |
| Deposited On: | 28 Sep 2010 14:24 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jan 2018 17:29 |
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