Court curbs French net piracy law
BBC
10-Jun-2009 (2 comments)

France's top legal body has struck down a key provision of new legislation aimed at punishing internet pirates. The law, approved by deputies last month, gives officials the power to cut web access for those caught repeatedly downloading protected material. But the Constitutional Council ruled that only a judge could bar people from the web, describing access to online services as a human right

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dling protected material pshaw!

by Anon6549872 (not verified) on Thu Jun 11, 2009 06:35 PM PDT

why do so many do it? because its not wrong ethically speaking. its not stealing any more than recording with a DVR or a VCR (come after every one whose ever taped their fave tv show) or off the radio with a tape deck, making mix tapes or simply singing a (copywritten) song in the shower.


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Darius Kadivar

This is good news ;0)

by Darius Kadivar on Thu Jun 11, 2009 01:29 AM PDT

There has been alot of talk about this issue here in France and this is a victory for all bloggers.

VIVE LA FRANCE ;0)


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