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EU memo on secret copyright treaty confirms US desire for global DMCA

Michael Geist sez, “The European Commission analysis of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement’s [ed: a secret, restrictive copyright treaty that the Obama administration will not release on “national security” grounds] Internet chapter has leaked, indicating that the U.S. is seeking to push laws that extend beyond the WIPO Internet treaties and beyond current European Union law (the EC posted the existence of the document last week but refused to make it publicly available). The document contains detailed comments on the U.S. proposal, confirming the U.S. desire to promote a three-strikes and you’re out policy, a Global DMCA, harmonized contributory copyright infringement rules, and the establishment of an international notice-and-takedown policy.”


EU ACTA Analysis Leaks: Confirms Plans For Global DMCA, Encourage 3 Strikes Model

(Thanks, Michael!)

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