CRTC asks for input on standard non-disclosure clauses, subscriber audit requirements

OTTAWA – The CRTC is calling for comments on amendments to its regulations around standard non-disclosure clauses and the auditing of subscriber information.The Commission said Tuesday that the amendments would require licensed broadcasting undertakings engaged in a distribution arrangement or entering into carriage negotiations to sign agreements that include safeguards against the misuse of competitively sensitive information, thus providing a conducive environment for the negotiation of reasonable terms for the distribution, packaging and retailing of programming services.A further amendment would introduce changes to the Commission’s audit requirements to clarify how audits of subscriber information held by broadcasting distribution undertakings are conducted...