The recently passed Hadopi Internet Law has been considerably weakened by the Conseil Constitutionnel. The three strikes and out part has now been removed.
From BoingBoing (France's three-strikes copyright rule is unconstitutional and hence dead)...
" This is a great victory for citizens who proved they can altogether act to protect their Freedom. HADOPI's "three strikes" is finally buried. All we have now is a big tax-sponsored spam machine for the entertainment industries. But this is not the end of Sarkozy's will to control the Internet. The next law, LOPPSI, is already on tracks and will be about filtering the content on the Internet. Citizens must celebrate this great victory but remain watchful..." declares Jeremie Zimmermann, cheerfully.
Update, Just found this from France24,Top legal body strikes down anti-piracy law
This just in from the BBC, Court curbs French net piracy law
Previous postings on Hadopi
- Hadopi Internet law now available in English (sort of)
- French Senate approves new Hadopi Internet piracy law
- French Internet law: Against constitution and impractical to police
- French Internet law makes it through
- French Internet law fails to make progress
- French Internet Law gets another step further
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My name is Bob Toovey, a UK expat living in south west France. I have worked in IT for over 20 years. I hope to give you helpful advice about using your computer and more whether you run a business or just enjoying expat life.
