Internet Insider: Bad news on EU link censorship + digital rights updates from around the world
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- Published on Friday, 09 September 2016 08:45
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INTERNET INSIDER
September 9, 2016
... Link censorship in the European Union has taken another worrying step forward, following a disappointing decision by the EU’s top court that opens the door to criminalizing the sharing of links online.
That decision comes hot on the heels of last week’s leaked EU copyright directive, in which the European Commission proposed a sweeping new link tax that will affect everybody who communicates online. It’s clear that Members of the European Parliament will be getting an earful from the public on these issues, and we’ll need to really keep up the pressure at our Save the Link campaign. (now over 100,000 strong!)
In other big news this week, Canadians will finally get a chance to repeal Bill C-51, the reckless and irresponsible spying legislation passed by Canada’s previous federal government. An official consultation has just launched on Bill C-51 (and other privacy and security issues), and we’ll be working hard to make sure as many Canadians as possible take part. Overturning C-51 would be a huge win and set a positive precedent for the rest of the world.
Access September 8: Under fire at CRTC hearing, Canada’s Bell and Rogers promise changes to $25 basic TV plans
September 5: Tales from Comcast’s data cap nation: can the meter be trusted?
August 30: EU Net Neutrality guidelines close key ‘fast lane’ loopholes
Free Expression September 8: Disappointing ruling by EU’s highest court sets worrying global precedent for Internet users
September 6: Warner Bros. flags own website as a Piracy Portal
September 2: Do memes violate copyright law?
Privacy September 8: National security consultation opens door to repealing Canada’s Bill C-51 but framing of issues raises concerns
September 6: r60