Human rights community speaks out on PROTECT IP Act (2012)
Filed under open letter | Tags: · censorship, human rights, internet, internet activism, pipa, sopa
“As human rights and press freedom advocates, we write to express our deep concern about S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA), and the threat it poses to international human rights. Like H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), PIPA requires the use of internet censorship tools, undermines the global nature of the internet, and threatens free speech online. PIPA introduces a deeply concerning degree of legal uncertainty into the internet economy, particularly for users and businesses internationally. The United States has long been a global leader in support of freedom of speech online, and we urge the Senate not to tarnish that reputation by passing PIPA.” (from the letter)
Released on 16 January 2012
Related:
SOPA letter (PDF, 15 November 2011)
SOPA blackout gallery (Netzpolitik.org)
Strike Against Censorship (EFF.org)
Following websites will (or did) blackout (ActivePolitic.com), backup
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