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PROTECT IP was a U.S. Senate bill defeated in early 2012. The bill was largely an echo of more famous sister legislation in the House known popularly as SOPA. The defeat of both bills came when they became popularly viewed as a government mandate for digital censorship.
As of spring 2012, many of the same organizations that took part in protesting SOPA are now actively fighting the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), which ma...
As of spring 2012, many of the same organizations that took part in protesting SOPA are now actively fighting the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), which ma...
PROTECT IP was a U.S. Senate bill defeated in early 2012. The bill was largely an echo of more famous sister legislation in the House known popularly as SOPA. The defeat of both bills came when they became popularly viewed as a government mandate for digital censorship.
As of spring 2012, many of the same organizations that took part in protesting SOPA are now actively fighting the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), which many activists argue similarly infringes on citizens' civil liberties
As of spring 2012, many of the same organizations that took part in protesting SOPA are now actively fighting the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), which many activists argue similarly infringes on citizens' civil liberties
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Does the U.S. need stronger laws against online piracy?
No The Internet is a truly special innovation. Never before in the history of civilization has humankind been exposed to this explosion of ideas, entertainment and information. It's created new markets and given us windows to all corners of the world...Tags: Piracy, Stop Online Piracy Act, Entertainment
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SOPA, PIPA backlash could hurt Obama in Hollywood
Company TownPresident Obama could face an anti-SOPA backlash from backers in Hollywood over his administration's stance on the controversial anti-piracy bills that have sparked a massive online protest.... -
Dueling story lines for PIPA, SOPA and 'foreign rogue websites'
Opinion L.A.The debate over "foreign rogue websites" is far from over, but the lobbying battle between tech companies and Hollywood definitely shifted in the geeks' favor this week. Oddly enough, it's because opponents of PIPA and SOPA -- the Protect IP...... -
Wikipedia: SOPA protest led 8 million to look up reps in Congress
TechnologySOPA blackout: Wikipedia reports 162 million people saw its blackout page, 8 million looked up their congressional reps.... -
SOPA and PIPA opponents warn the bills are not dead yet
TechnologyA day after a widespread Internet blackout, key opponents of SOPA and PIPA warned Thursday that the controversial online piracy bills are not dead yet and called for lawmakers to slow down and start over.... -
Bloggers in China sound off on SOPA blackout
TechnologyWatching from China, where Web censorship is practically a national hallmark, some can't help but smirk and crack jokes about the controversy raging over Internet freedom in the U.S.... -
Hollywood unions blast Google and urge Senate support for PIPA
Company TownHollywood unions blast Google and reiterate their support for SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy legislation.... -
PIPA anti-piracy bill vote postponed in Senate
TechnologyNext week's scheduled vote on the PIPA anti-piracy bill has been postponed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, handing a major victory to Internet companies who launched online protests to battle the legislation and its House companion. known as SOPA...... -
MegaUpload was a 'mega conspiracy,' Justice Department alleges [Updated]
TechnologyMegaUpload, one of the world's largest file-sharing websites, was shut down Thursday by the U.S. Department of Justice, which accused it of violating piracy and copyright laws. The Justice Department alleged that MegaUpload was a "mega conspiracy" and a... -
MegaUpload file sharing site shut down for piracy by Feds
Company TownDepartment of Justice actions helped shut down MegaUpload, a popular file-sharing site widely used for free downloads of movies and television shows.... -
SOPA sent back to the drawing board in wake of Internet protests
TechnologyThe SOPA online piracy bill that helped spark this week's unprecedented Internet protests will be redrafted, its lead sponsor said Friday. The move came not long after the Senate postponed a key vote on the companion PIPA bill scheduled for next week.... -
MPAA's Dodd warns Washington not to let pirates sink PIPA/SOPA
Company TownSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid's decision on Friday to put off a vote on the controversial Protect Intellectual Property Act in the Senate next week was hailed by Silicon Valley but brought a stern warning from Hollywood's chief lobbyist....
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