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3 EU committees vote against ACTA

The three committees have merely an advising role, but the move shows that momentum against the trade agreement is rising.

On May 31, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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The Netherlands staunchly opposes ACTA

The country’s House of Representatives not only pledged to never sign ACTA, it also vowed to never to sign trade agreements like it.

On May 30, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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European protesters plot massive march against ACTA

Internet activists in 58 European cities will stand in solidarity against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement on June 9. 

On May 29, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Fundraising campaign opposes cybersecurity bills

Think privacy is awesome? Put your money where your mouth is.

On May 24, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Infographic: On the Internet, votes still beat dollars

Despite millions of dollars being spent in support of Internet regulation, public outcry has won—so far.

On May 15, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Is ACTA back from the dead?

A newly leaked document has one European Association worried that  there is a new version of the Anti-Counterfeiting Free Trade Agreement in the works.

On Apr 16, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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European Union adviser wants to reject ACTA

ACTA rapporteur David Martin conluded that "the hopes do not pay for the fears."

On Apr 16, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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The “final stand”: Anonymous vs. CISPA

Anonymous has declared war on the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act.

On Apr 10, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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Meet CISPA, the latest potential threat to your Internet freedom

Congressmen, defense contractors, and ISPs argue that U.S. information systems are highly vulnerable, but Internet rights organizations are concerned that the powers granted by the bill to government, military, and private firms are far too broad and invasive.

On Apr 4, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Canada’s Pirate Party plans protests against Internet regulation

At issue are two controversial bills comparable to the Stop Online Piracy Act in the U.S. and the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.

On Mar 23, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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ACTA kicked to Europe’s highest court

The antipiracy treaty is now stalled as the European Commission ask for a ruling on its legality.

On Feb 22, 2012 by David Holmes

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Anonymous says happy Friday with more government hacks

Anonymous strikes again for the third Friday in a row. 

On Feb 17, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

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Canvas protests ACTA copyright-enforcement treaty

The cleverest way to register your political views? Make a meme out of them.

On Feb 15, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Bulgaria and The Netherlands reject ACTA

Both European countries dismissed the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement on human rights violations.

On Feb 15, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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Did Germany just kill ACTA?

Germany announced Friday it will put discussion of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement on hold until June.

On Feb 10, 2012 by Kevin Morris