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Romanian political sea change could affect ACTA enforcement

Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc has resigned in the wake of anti-government protests over austerity measures, the economy, and the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. 

On Feb 7, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Slovenian ambassador to Japan apologizes for signing ACTA

Helena Drnovsek Zorko apologized to her children and critics for signing the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, claiming that she simply she simply “did not pay attention.”

On Feb 3, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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Hackers win two rounds against UFC chief

Dana White & Co. messed with the wrong geeks.

On Jan 27, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Reddit Digest: January 27, 2012

People who need masks, according to redditors: Polish legislators and Sarah Jessica Parker.

On Jan 27, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Europe signs ACTA treaty despite protests

Critics and activists decry pro-copyright measures in trade agreement as threats to Internet freedom.

On Jan 26, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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YouTube right now! Poland protests ACTA

People in Poland take to the street to protest the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, a piece of legislation similar to the Stop Online Piracy Act, SOPA. 

On Jan 25, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

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ACTA might threaten free speech on the Web—and there’s nothing you can do about it

Critics argue that the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement circumvents democratic systems and that the vague language in the agreement could hinder the rights of Internet users. 

On Jan 25, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Reddit Digest: January 24, 2011

With the Stop Online Piracy Act postponed indefinitely, redditors turn their attention to Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.  

On Jan 24, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Anonymous continues to avenge Megaupload shutdown

While the attacks lacked a clear message, the hactivist collective demonstrated its abilities over the weekend by taking down the website for CBS and hacking several prominent Twitter accounts. 

On Jan 23, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

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