While small arts companies struggle with red tape, the big end of town wants more regulation. The juxtaposition will shape future arts policy.
Internet piracy
How America could censor the internet … or not
“The Net interprets censorship as damage and routes around it,” claims Gilmore’s Law. Could the US really censor copyright infringers off the internet? On the surface, yes. In reality, says Stilgherrian, no.
The new powers of the US of A: bringing down the internet
New laws passed by the US government allow the Justice Department to shut down any website in the world that contains pirated content if a film studio or record company complains about it.
The price of searching for freebies
Whacking the word “free” into your search engine when searching for stuff like MP3s, ringtones, TV shows or games greatly increases your chances of encountering malicious websites that will attack your computer.
iiNet and why ISPs can’t be content cops
Yesterday’s big win by internet service provider iiNet — clearing the company of responsibility for its users’ illegal online downloading — outlined exactly why ISPs can’t easily or effectively police their customers’ activities, explains Techdirt.
iiTrial: ISPs not responsible for users’ copyright infringement
A landmark ruling in Australia’s Federal Court today has cleared internet service provider iiNet from responsibility for its users’ illegal file sharing.
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UK plans to create Internet Piracy General with power to appoint militias, create laws
A UK government source claims a new Bill will give the Secretary of State unprecedented powers to pass laws on online piracy without debate and confer investigative and enforcement powers to record labels and movie studios, giving them access to personal information and files.
