Piracy
# piracy - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
High Court orders six Irish internet providers to block The Pirate Bay
UPC, Imagine, Digiweb, Vodafone, Three and O2 have been given 30 days to block users’ access to the piracy website.
# piracy - Friday 7 December, 2012
Record labels file suit against Irish ISPs
This could be the first suit using the country’s controversial ‘Irish SOPA’ legislation.
# piracy - Monday 1 October, 2012
Japan introduces new illegal downloading laws with prison terms
Those convicted of illegal downloading could face two years in jail, or fines of about €20,000.
# piracy - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
First person jailed in UK for linking to pirated copies of TV shows and films
The site was once among the top 500 websites visited globally.
# piracy - Wednesday 27 June, 2012
Piracy case against megaupload founder is a threat to internet innovation, says Apple’s Wozniak
“It’s just kind of ridiculous what they did to his life”: Apple co-founder supports Kim Dotcom.
# piracy - Tuesday 15 May, 2012
EU carries out air strikes on Somali pirates
Attack helicopters took part in the attacks early this morning along the coastline of Somalia.
# piracy - Friday 4 May, 2012
EU digital affairs chief admits controversial ACTA treaty likely to fail
Digital Agenda commissioner Neelie Kroes says we’re likely “to be in a world without SOPA and without ACTA”.
# piracy - Thursday 5 April, 2012
EU agrees on referral of ACTA to European Court of Justice
Commissioners yesterday agreed the terms of a legal submission asking the court to rule on whether the treaty is legal.
# piracy - Wednesday 22 February, 2012
European Court of Justice asked to rule on legality of ACTA treaty
The EU’s trade commissioner Karel De Gucht wants to see whether the anti-counterfeiting rules are in breach of EU freedoms.
# piracy - Saturday 18 February, 2012
Cork teenager organises protest against ACTA
‘The February March’ against the controversial international anti-counterfeiting agreement will take place later today.
# piracy - Tuesday 14 February, 2012
Bulgarian minister pushes for delay on ACTA ratification
Bulgaria may join the growing list of EU countries delaying their ratification of the controversial ACTA legislation…
# piracy - Wednesday 25 January, 2012
EMI Vice President comes out against SOPA and ACTA
The VP of EMI’s Urban Promotions says that the best way to tackle piracy is not to introduce bills like ACTA or SOPA – but to simply provide better service.
Column: A response to Sean Sherlock’s Drivetime interview on #SOPAIreland
Paul Quigley, founder of news story-tracking website Newswhip, analyses the arguments made by the junior minister yesterday in favour of a new online copyright law.
In full: Seán Sherlock’s full briefing note on copyright protection
This is the text of a full briefing note distributed by Seán Sherlock to members of the Oireachtas this evening.
Ireland and EU to sign controversial ACTA treaty tomorrow
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement has come under fire after suggestions it could limit online freedoms.
Sherlock open to Dáil debate on plans for online piracy law
Junior minister Seán Sherlock says he will participate in a full debate on the plans for a controversial Statutory Instrument.
# piracy - Tuesday 24 January, 2012
Government has ‘no intention’ of restricting internet freedom – Sherlock
Minister of State Sean Sherlock has said this evening that the Government does not intend to introduce “SOPA-type legislation” in Ireland.
# piracy - Monday 23 January, 2012
Hackers take down Polish government websites in ACTA attack
Hackers from the ‘Polish Underground’ movement attack government websites, prompting an emergency cabinet meeting.
# piracy - Friday 20 January, 2012
Less free TV as MegaUpload (and MegaVideo) shut down
Hackers have responded angrily to news that MegaUpload and MegaVideo have been closed and founder Kim Dotcom arrested.
# piracy - Wednesday 18 January, 2012
Sites go offline in protest at US anti-piracy legislation
Sites such as Wikipedia, Reddit and Boing Boing are taking part in an ‘internet blackout’ today.
# piracy - Monday 16 January, 2012
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.
# piracy - Wednesday 4 January, 2012
Sweden recognises filesharing as an official religion
The Church of Kopimism – founded by a philosophy student – hopes it members will not be persecuted for their beliefs.
# piracy - Tuesday 20 December, 2011
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
In tonight’s Fix: Murder accused found dead in cell; baby Jesus comes home in pieces; and North Korea’s no-frills airline in photos…
Government set to legislate against illegal downloading next month
The government will issue orders next year which may allow publishers to go to court and stop ISPs from allowing file-sharing.
# piracy - Wednesday 14 December, 2011
Second US spy drone crashes
The unmanned aircraft crashed while attempting to land at an airport in the Seychelles yesterday.
# piracy - Thursday 24 November, 2011
European court makes it illegal for ISPs to block blanket file-sharing
In what is being hailed by internet providers as a landmark ruling, the European Court of Justice says ISPs cannot ‘filter’ content.
# piracy - Wednesday 12 October, 2011
Hijacked crew rescued… after sending SOS message in a bottle
When pirates cut all lines of communication on a hijacked vessel, the ship’s crew turned to more traditional methods to get their message out.
# piracy - Wednesday 7 September, 2011
Danish family kidnapped over six months ago released by Somali pirates
The family, including three teenagers, and two crew members were kidnapped by pirates as they sailed in the Indian Ocean – a piracy hotspot.
# piracy - Wednesday 3 August, 2011
UK scraps website blocking plans
The UK government will also lift a ban on copying CDs and DVDs for personal use.
# piracy - Saturday 28 May, 2011
Blackbeard’s anchor recovered off coast of North Carolina
The anchor of the Queen Anne’s Revenge – weighting well over a tonne and measuring 11 feet long – is salvaged.
# piracy - Tuesday 15 March, 2011
Somali pirates sentenced to life by US court after attacking navy ship
Harshest sentencing to date for maritime piracy follows last year’s attack on a US naval ship in the Indian Ocean.
# piracy - Tuesday 1 March, 2011
Danish family and crew snatched by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean
The incident happened last week but the Danish government has only announced it now as they attempt to rescue the captured family and their crew.
# piracy - Tuesday 18 January, 2011
Piracy hits new record in 2010, with over 1100 hostages
Increased maritime patrols haven’t hampered pirates from kidnapping a record number of people off the Somali coast.
# piracy - Wednesday 17 November, 2010
British couple kidnapped by Somalis return home
Paul and Rachel Chandler come home after 13 months in captivity at the hands of Somali pirates.
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