Canada’s Online News Act Takes Effect, Forcing Facebook and Google to Pay for News

The Online News Act, a landmark piece of legislation that aims to level the playing field between news publishers and tech giants, took effect in Canada today. The law requires Google and Facebook to negotiate deals with news providers in Canada, or face fines of up to $25 million. Facebook and Google have both said they will comply with the law, but they have also … Continue reading Canada’s Online News Act Takes Effect, Forcing Facebook and Google to Pay for News