AFACT Accused of Extorting ISPs to Import Three Strikes Law to Australia

Some interesting things coming out of Australia this week. It seems that AFACT (Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft) is attempting to pressure ISPs into implementing a three strikes law for Australian internet users. That has the Australian Pirate Party crying foul. We turn things to Australia where tension between international corporate entities and Australian ISPs are growing. Things are not going well for AFACT in the courts and that has left AFACT seeking other options to get ISPs to agree to a three strikes deal.

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AFACT Accused of Extorting ISPs to Import Three Strikes Law to Australia

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