Day 8 of Article 13 Passage: EU Rejects Germany’s Blanket License Idea Drew Wilson | April 3, 2019 Germany has said that it will create a blanket license for the Internet. Unfortunately, EU officials have quickly struck that down, demanding filters.
EU Commission Retracts Attack Piece on European’s Drew Wilson | February 20, 2019 The EU Commission attacked European’s as mobs and examples of fake “activism”. Now, they have retracted that article saying that their attack is being misunderstood.
Digital Rights Advocates Slam Latest Version of Article 11 and Article 13 Drew Wilson | February 14, 2019 After the passage of Europe’s article 11 and article 13, digital rights advocates have slammed the directive, saying it is the worst version yet.
Data Breach Whistle-Blowing Skyrockets After GDPR Passage Drew Wilson | December 28, 2018 While some debate whether or not the GDPR is a net positive development in Europe, one good sign is that breach whistle-blowing is on the rise.
Article 13 Supporters Changes Tactics, Say’s It’s All About YouTube Drew Wilson | December 4, 2018 Major media conglomerates are changing tactics when it comes to pushing for the censorship machine. They now say it’s all about YouTube payouts.
Article 11 Amendment Could Kill Creative Commons News Drew Wilson | November 4, 2018 Article 11 (AKA the Link Tax) is currently receiving amendments. One Amendment could mean the death of Creative Commons.
Italy’s Opposition Shows Fight to Stop Article 11 and 13 Not Over Drew Wilson | October 31, 2018 There’s been some movement on the Article 11 and Article 13 file. Italy is now voicing opposition to the directives.
MEP Who Voted for EU Copyright Law Shocked At What’s In It Drew Wilson | September 14, 2018 An MEP who voted for the copyright laws that critics say would break the Internet is now expressing shock over what he voted “yes” to.
EU Government Rejects Internet Rights and Passes Copyright Laws Drew Wilson | September 12, 2018 The European parliament has dealt a crushing blow to Internet freedom. They passed the copyright laws that would mandate Internet censorship and link taxes.
Creative Commons Joins in to Condemn EU Copyright Proposal Drew Wilson | September 9, 2018 Creative Commons is joining in the growing chorus of people who oppose article 11 and article 13.
