EU to require right to defense in "3 strikes" cases

The European Parliament today agreed on a new set of legal protections for those threatened with losing Internet access under anti-piracy rules. The new measure in the EU’s Telecoms Reform Package considers Internet access a “fundamental” right and will require that EU countries implement a “fair and impartial” process if their laws allow for disconnecting alleged pirates

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EU to require right to defense in "3 strikes" cases

This article was posted by Tech Reporter Mike Wendland. It has been archieved under Apple/Mac News.

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