Volume III

Issue : 19: November 3, 2005

• Groups Challenge New Wiretap Rule for Internet Calls
• Ontarios Privacy Commissioner Issues First Health Privacy Related (PHIPA) Order
• Ontario Court Rules Plaintiffs Electronic Self Help Remedy Improper
• French Government Bans Use of Skype at Research Institutes and Universities
• ICANN Settles Long Standing Dispute With VeriSign
• RIM Loses Last Minute Bid in Patent Infringement Proceeding

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French Government Bans Use of Skype at Research Institutes and Universities

A recent report indicates that the French government has banned the use of Skype at research institutes and universities in France. Skype is a popular voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) that allows users on its network to speak to each other over the Internet for free. Skype can also be used to make and receive calls through standard phone lines for a fee, and to receive voicemail messages. French authorities have cited concerns over Skype’s “network security” as the main reason for the ban. Critics, however, contend that communications through Skype are sufficiently protected with the use of encryption technology. They argue that one reason for banning Skype may be the loss of revenue suffered by French competitors in the VoIP market.

For additional information, visit the French report at:

http://www.shorl.com/jesifajovove