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ACTA Text Leaks; US Caves On ISPs, Seeks Super-DMCA

An anonymous reader writes "Given the history of ACTA leaks, to no one's surprise, the latest version of the draft agreement (PDF) was leaked last night on KEI's website. The new version — which reflects changes made during an intense week of negotiations last month in Washington — shows a draft agreement that is much closer to becoming reality. Perhaps the most important story of the latest draft is how the countries are close to agreement on the Internet enforcement chapter. In the face of opposition, the US has dropped its demands on secondary liability for ISPs but is still holding out hope of establishing a super-DMCA with digital lock rules that go beyond the WIPO Internet treaties and were even rejected by US courts."

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  1. Surely not by Chrisq · · Score: 4, Funny

    ACTA Text Leaks

    Surely not. That would be infringing their copyright.

  2. Re:**sigh** by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    It's gonna be "funny", when China will be the new safe haven for western values, such as liberty.

  3. And of course... by Haedrian · · Score: 3, Funny

    Since this effects all of us in a huge way, there will be some sort of referendum which will see what the PEOPLE want and not just the corporation-bribed governments.

    Experts say it'll happen on the 30th of Feburary at Half Past Never.

  4. Re:**sigh** by WillDraven · · Score: 3, Funny

    They would probably tell god that his residence in the holy land 2000 years ago disqualifies him for US citizenship and thus he has no standing to sue.

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