ACTA
ACTA is the anti-counterfeiting trade agreement, a US-led treaty being negotiated between 27 countries (including Australia) as a global effort to crack down on copyright piracy and trademark infringements. Whilst the official documentation claims the treaty is aimed at “harmonising” the copyright laws across borders, observers of the negotiations argue it is primarily aimed at cracking down on internet file-sharing and that it may prove onerous for internet service providers, web hosts and search engines.
US refusing to budge on TPP issues
Singapore conclusion uncertain.
Dec 9 2013 3:04PM
Strategy
Europe resoundingly dumps ACTA
Key defeat for contentious treaty.
Jul 4 2012 9:53PM
Strategy
Treaties committee recommends delay to ACTA
Wants copyright reform first.
Jun 27 2012 11:23AM
Strategy
MIPI drops piracy moniker
Music copyright group voices ACTA support.
Jun 22 2012 10:35AM
Telco/ISP
EU trade committee rejects ACTA
As countries head to final vote.
Jun 21 2012 9:26PM
Telco/ISP
Govt downplays ACTA business impact
Impact statement dismissed.
Jun 18 2012 7:00AM
Strategy
ACTA treaty faces European rejection
More protests planned.
Jun 1 2012 10:41AM
Telco/ISP
