Must Reads

• UK Adopts Creative Commons Licence for Open Data

  The UK government has announced plans to adopt Creative Commons licences for the use of government open data. Feb.09/10Comments (1)

• Israel To Be Downgraded on Special 301 List?

  The IP Factor reports that Israel has negotiated a reduction in its standing on the USTR's Special 301 list.  Feb.09/10Comments (0)

• NY Times on ACTA

  The New York Times has a feature story on ACTA today that includes comments from an EU official rejecting a single solution to Internet issues as well as comments from a Swedish official calling for the release of the draft text. Feb.08/10Comments (2)

• Concerns Mount Over British Digital Economy Bill

  The UK Digital Economy Bill is facing mounting criticism, as an influential group of MPs has expressed concern the bill may violate human rights. Feb.08/10Comments (0)

• Another MEP Raises ACTA Concerns

  Finnish Member of the European Parliament Heidi Hautala has added her voice to the concerns over ACTA, calling for greater transparency. Feb.08/10Comments (0)

• British Library To Offer 65,000 Free E-book Downloads

  The British Library plans to make more than 65,000 19th century works of fiction available as free downloads for the public this spring. Feb.08/10Comments (0)

• Angus Launches ACTA Secrecy Facebook Group

  NDP MP Charlie Angus has launched a new Facebook group called ACTA: End the Secrecy. Feb.05/10Comments (0)

• Hints Of Deep Discord in Canada-EU Talks

  Troy Media reports on possible discord in the Canada - European Union trade talks over the intellectual property chapter. Feb.05/10Comments (0)

• Australia Says ACTA Talks Could Go Into 2011

  Building on earlier disclosures from Sweden and New Zealand, the Australian press is reporting that government officials say they oppose inclusion of three strikes in ACTA and confirm that talks on the secret copyright treaty could extend into 2011. Feb.04/10Comments (2)

• Washington Post: "ACTA Absurdity Continues"

  The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro has a piece on ACTA, expressing concern about the secret copyright treaty and fears that things may get worse. Feb.04/10Comments (0)