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Leaked: Exactly how Verizon will punish you under “6 Strikes”

A leaked Verizon document lays out the consequences alleged pirates will face under the Copyright Alerts System, due to be implemented this year by all major U.S. Internet providers.

On Jan 11, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Internet-slowing Copyright Alerts System delayed until 2013

The program's executive director blames Hurricane Sandy for delays in the testing schedule.

On Nov 29, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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RIAA didn’t disclose its relationship with “Six Strikes” consultant

The RIAA reportedly kept it a secret that the "independent consultant" for a new anti-piracy system that will affect most American Internet users was a former RIAA lobbyist.

On Oct 30, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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U.S. piracy warning system’s “independent consultant” a paid lobbyist for RIAA

The "independent" firm hired to monitor the anti-piracy program that's about to be implemented across the U.S. has received more than half a million dollars from pro-copyright companies.

On Oct 23, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Joel Tenenbaum, charged with downloading 30 songs from Kazaa, fined $675,000

A federal judge's decision in the case—which began in 2007— may be final, as the Supreme Court has refused to hear Tenenbaum's appeal.

On Aug 24, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Short film dramatizes the nightmarish future of copyright

Based on the arrests of Richard O'Dwyer and Kim Dotcom, the short film by Political-Prostitution.com envisions a future its creators say is not far off.

On Aug 10, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Leaked RIAA document gives insight into controversial Copyright Alerts System

The RIAA may want Internet service providers to cut off access to users who are repeatedly caught pirating.

On Jul 27, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Leaked RIAA report: Digital piracy is only 19% of total music theft

The report, obtained by TorrentFreak, also admits that the controversial SOPA and PIPA copyright bills would have been "ineffective" in protecting the music industry.

On Jul 27, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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SOPA coalition meets to plan round 2

Representatives from the MPAA, the RIAA, and other supporters of controversial copyright bill SOPA are gathering today in Sun Valley, Idaho to discuss their next steps. Also in attendance: Google's Sergey Brin, who opposed the bill.

On Jul 10, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Supreme Court denies file-sharing case

Joel Tenebaum was charged in 2007 for illegally downloading 30 songs on Kazaaand sentenced for $675,000 in damages. 

On May 22, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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RIAA caught redhanded in piracy?

Someone's been downloading files on the home turf of the music industry's copyright cops.

On Dec 21, 2011 by Jennifer Abel

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Pirates allegedly found at RIAA and the Dept. of Homeland Security

Despite some concerns regarding dynamic IP addresses, TorrentFreak has used the program YouHaveDownloaded to further highlight the apparent hypocrisy of institutions that support the Stop Online Piracy Act. 

On Dec 19, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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