Stop ACTA!
Hello Friends~
After the SOPA and PIPA roar over last couple of weeks until the Megaupload shutdown case, here comes another threat called ACTA
What is ACTA?
ACTA is the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. A new intellectual property enforcement treaty being negotiated by the United States, the European Community, Switzerland, and Japan, with Australia, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Mexico, Jordan, Morocco, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada recently announcing that they will join in as well.
Why should you care about ACTA?
Initial reports indicate that the treaty will have a very broad scope and will involve new tools targeting “Internet distribution and information technology.”.
In short, with ACTA, they could allow corporations to censor the Internet. Imagine if your ISP could censor their networks, police what you did online, and with greater ease turn your information over to authorities. That's the danger that ACTA poses, and it's got to be stopped.
What should we do to stop it?
Though several countries have already signed this treaty, the European Parliament still has to vote on its approval. If they vote NO, it will totally dismantle ACTA and send it back to the drawing board.
One way to stop it, besides going and making a huge demonstration, is to help sign petitions. There are many sites provides various petitions with one goal, SAY NO to ACTA. Some of them are:
1. Via Tumbrl
2. Via Avaaz
The European Parliament will vote in June, so we still have time. If you think by signing the petition is worthless, please re-think again. SOPA and PIPA being postponed is proof of what global citizens can do (yes, it's not only about USA citizens)
So please take action now, and Say NO to ACTA. It is essential to spread awareness and get the word out on ACTA.
~AngelDevils Team
After the SOPA and PIPA roar over last couple of weeks until the Megaupload shutdown case, here comes another threat called ACTA
What is ACTA?
ACTA is the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. A new intellectual property enforcement treaty being negotiated by the United States, the European Community, Switzerland, and Japan, with Australia, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Mexico, Jordan, Morocco, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada recently announcing that they will join in as well.
Why should you care about ACTA?
Initial reports indicate that the treaty will have a very broad scope and will involve new tools targeting “Internet distribution and information technology.”.
In short, with ACTA, they could allow corporations to censor the Internet. Imagine if your ISP could censor their networks, police what you did online, and with greater ease turn your information over to authorities. That's the danger that ACTA poses, and it's got to be stopped.
What should we do to stop it?
Though several countries have already signed this treaty, the European Parliament still has to vote on its approval. If they vote NO, it will totally dismantle ACTA and send it back to the drawing board.
One way to stop it, besides going and making a huge demonstration, is to help sign petitions. There are many sites provides various petitions with one goal, SAY NO to ACTA. Some of them are:
1. Via Tumbrl
2. Via Avaaz
The European Parliament will vote in June, so we still have time. If you think by signing the petition is worthless, please re-think again. SOPA and PIPA being postponed is proof of what global citizens can do (yes, it's not only about USA citizens)
So please take action now, and Say NO to ACTA. It is essential to spread awareness and get the word out on ACTA.
~AngelDevils Team