The UK Digital Economy Bill is facing mounting criticism, as an influential group of MPs has expressed concern the bill may violate human rights.
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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.
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.
US, EU Defend ACTA Secrecy, UK Supports Transparency
Faced with mounting criticism over ACTA secrecy, officials from both the U.S. and the EU are speaking out. In a letter to the editor at the Financial Times, the USTR's Stanford McCoy rejects the transparency concerns, claiming:
"Far from keeping them secret, governments participating in these negotiations have sought public comments, released a summary of issues under discussion, and enhanced public engagement."
Meanwhile, an EU official told EurActiv.com that media reports have oversimplified ACTA and that information has been provided to the European Parliament "whenever possible." The EU official declined to be named due to a non-disclosure agreement.
Angus Launches ACTA Secrecy Facebook Group
NDP MP Charlie Angus has launched a new Facebook group called ACTA: End the Secrecy.
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