In this CTV News Channel interview from August 30, I’m asked to comment about Research in Motion’s 2-month reprieve by the Indian government, which gives the Canadian smartphone maker more time to offer a way customer data — i.e. instant messages and emails — can be monitored for national security purposes. Do you think RIM should work with the Indian government on a solution or would they lose credibility for making such concessions?

In case you missed the news, Ontario’s York Region District School Board has announced it will expand its digital surveillance in their schools. Here’s a Q&A on the topic. What are your thoughts about cameras on your kids?

What a week its been for tech news. If you’re looking to kill a few minutes by reading up on what’s new and interesting, check out some of these stories found around the web.

The Internet is running out of unique IP addresses but the average consumer need not worry.

Would you pay for your previously free online newspaper, or go elsewhere to find out what’s going on in the world?

Happy Friday, folks. Need to know what’s happening in the world of tech? The following is a snapshot of the big stories du jour, with links to read the full articles.