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"The proposal to give copyright owners the power to block websites is
highly controversial. The Australian Government have devised a local
version of the Stop Online Piracy Act--nicknamed #SOPA. There is a
concern that such a power will interfere with civil liberties,
traditional freedoms, and Internet rights. There is also an anxiety that
copyright trolls will abuse such a scheme. The Australian Government has
not explained what safeguards and protections will be in the bill."
More on the Australian government's big Christmas present for corporate
rightsholders.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
