Gahtan’s Technology and Internet Law Blog


"Law, Technology, VOIP, Wireless, Security and the Internet."

Author: Alan Gahtan is an Toronto lawyer. His practice focuses on computer law, information technology and e-commerce.

Blawg Related Categories: Intellectual Property Law • Internet Law • Science & Technology Law • Solo / Small Firm • Legal Information

Recent Posts from Gahtan’s Technology and Internet Law Blog


  • Aegis Mobility’s DriveAssistT software to disable cellphones while driving

    A Canadian software company, Aegis Mobility, apparently has a software program, called DriveAssistT, that can be loaded into Windows Mobile or Symbian smartphones and will disable the phone when the software senses that the phone…

  • Celio’s Redfly Mobile Companion

    I recently acquired a Redfly Mobile Companion from Celio. This device provides much (but not all) of the functionality previously promised by Palm for its never-released FOLIO. The Redfly, the size of a very small…

  • Class action against Rogers, Telus and Bell re system access fee

    In case you missed it, last month a class action lawsuit against Rogers, Telus and Bell was certified. The suit claims that Canadian cellphone subscribers were misled about the $6.95 to $8.95 monthly so called…

  • Banks to improve security for online banking

    While not being a customer of Bank of America (BofA), I am pleased to see that they will be introducing a security feature to protect its online customers from unauthorized transactions - hopefully other American…

  • Palm Foleo still not shipping

    I was eagerly awaiting the release of the new Palm Foleo. While only hoping it would be mid June, I never imagined it would be delayed until the end of the summer. I dropped by…

  • bOK offers free long distance

    A Canadian startup, bOK, is offering free call-back based long distance for cellular phones. No downloads are required. Subscribers can simply send a text message containing the phone number they wish to connect to in…

  • Apple iPhone in Canada, Not

    Apple’s iPhone is set to launch in the US within the next few days. While some commentators are complaining over the supposedly expensive phone plans that need to be activate from AT&T, personally I think…

  • BMO Bank of Montreal launches a Prepaid Travel Mosaik MasterCard

    According to Report on Business, Bank of Montreal is launching a Prepaid Travel Mosaik MasterCard. It can be pre-loaded with funds and then used while traveling to pay for purchases or to withdraw funds in…