RedOrbit 3 weeks ago

EU Reaches Agreement On Internet User Rights

In an attempt to spare Internet users the fear of random crackdowns on illegal downloading, EU lawmakers and governments have officially finished coming up with new rights for them on Thursday. Full Article at RedOrbit

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  1. This Internet freedom provision is unprecedented ... and (gives) a strong signal that the EU takes fundamental rights very seriously
    Viviane Reding – Viviane Reding SOURCE: RedOrbit 3 weeks ago
  2. This Internet freedom provision is unprecedented across the globe and a strong signal that the E.U. takes fundamental rights very seriously
    Viviane Reding – Viviane Reding SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3 weeks ago
  3. The message from this EU legislation is clear: access to the internet is a fundamental right and proper procedures must be followed when challenging internet users on alleged copyright infringement
    – Caroline Lucas SOURCE: Business Week 3 weeks ago
  4. It is very good news for Europe's citizens
    Viviane Reding – Viviane Reding SOURCE: Macworld UK 3 weeks ago
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