‘Internet freedom’ act… not so free with 3 strikes still there
A new Internet freedom provision means that European countries can still adopt “three-strikes” rules targeting P2P users, but they must presume innocence, guard privacy, and allow for judicial appeal.
The Internet freedom provision was the final sticking point for the massive Telecoms Package, a body of reform laws that will give national regulators greater authority to pass network neutrality rules, will allow mobile and landline telephone users to change operators in a single day while keeping their old numbers, and requires the mandatory notification of consumers when their personal data has been breached.
Last night a committee comprised of EU government representatives, Members of the European Parliament and the European Commission settled their differences, which will now lead to a vote on acceptance of the controversial EU Telecoms Reform Package, aimed at boosting competition.
The new agreement has been signed off on by the Council of Ministers, the negotiators from the European Parliament, and the European Commission, and looks to go into effect next year.
Christian Engström of The Pirate Party helped to shape the modified text that was accepted in a unanimous vote last night.
It’s worth noting that Christian Engström is the first ever member of the Pirate Party to be in the EU parliament.
Many questioned the ability of just one person from the party having any difference on politics, now that the nay sayers have been answered we look forward to the comments when the Pirate Party’s second seat gets occupied in December by Amelia
Original articles and commentary on Ars and TF
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