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France Passes “Three-Strikes” Law for Second Time
Satisfies Constitutional Council’s concern that only a judge can disconnect accused file-sharers from the Internet, but also holds responsible those that unwittingly allow third parties to to use their connection for illegal file-sharing....France’s Top Court Rules “Three-Strikes” Unconstitutional
Finds that under the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man freedom of expression and communication are “ prerequisite for democracy, ” and being that the Internet is vital to both the right...Exclusive Usenet Offers: $7.95/month
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