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Internet Freedom

# internet-freedom - Saturday 13 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Copyright Laws

Report of copyright review committee delayed to 2013

The independent Copyright Review Committee, examining possible changes to Irish law, will not report until March.

# internet-freedom - Tuesday 3 April, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Internet Freedom This post contains videos

WATCH: Seán Sherlock participates in debate on digital rights

The junior minister participated in a Digital Rights Forum with reps from Boards.ie, Irish ISPs and StopSOPAIreland.com.

# internet-freedom - Monday 2 April, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Copyright Laws

Sherlock agrees to attend debate with organiser of anti-’SOPA’ petition

Following a ‘change of heart’, Seán Sherlock agrees to attend a discussion featuring the solicitor behind an 80,000-name petition.

# internet-freedom - Monday 5 March, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Copyright Laws

Sherlock opens online consultations on new copyright law review

Seán Sherlock opens an online survey asking for feedback on a proposed review of Ireland’s copyright laws.

# internet-freedom - Thursday 1 March, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Copyright Laws

Sherlock appeals to opponents of copyright law to “call off the dogs” Exclusive

The junior innovation minister says a consultation on online copyright could lead to the introduction of new government-backed laws.

# internet-freedom - Wednesday 29 February, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Irish SOPA

Sherlock confirms that ‘Irish SOPA’ has been signed into law

The Junior Minister has confirmed that the controversial statutory instrument regarding online copyright has been signed into law today.

# internet-freedom - Saturday 11 February, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Acta This post contains images

In pictures: Anti-ACTA protests held across Europe

Demonstrators expressing concern over EU copyright legislation and online censorship gathered in cities from London to Tallinn today.

# internet-freedom - Thursday 9 February, 2012

From TheJournal.ie UN

‘Internet freedom’ is Government priority, Gilmore tells UN

The Tánaiste’s words to the Security Council come days after a controversy over the strengthening of online copyright legislation.

# internet-freedom - Monday 16 January, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Explainer

Reddit, Boing Boing plan website blackout over SOPA – but what is it?

A number of high-profile sites are ‘going dark’ this Wednesday over proposed anti-piracy legislation.