Copyright deal could toughen rules governing info on iPods, computers

Copyright deal could toughen rules governing info on iPods, computers

The federal government is secretly negotiating an agreement to revamp international copyright laws which could make the information on Canadian iPods, laptop computers or other personal electronic devices illegal and greatly increase the difficulty of travelling with such devices.Called the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), the new plan would see Canada join other countries, including the United States and members of the European Union, to form an international coalition against copyright infringement.

in canada right now, but it mentions a coalation with the US.  boo!