La Quadrature du Net reports that the French National Assembly has rejected a draconian draft law sought by corporations whose business models are threatened by the Internet. La Quadrature explains:
“The voice of the people and the innumerable criticisms raised against the nonsensical, dangerous bill ended in being heard. This law planned to give the entertainment industries the power to police the Internet by themselves, as well as creating an administrative body that would sanction internet users with no opposable or verifiable proofs.”
However, as in New Zealand, the supporters of the these measures, part of a global campaign, have not responded with a public debate about the merits of the proposed legislation but continue to push for the laws outside of the public gaze.
