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01.05.2012 | 13-15 Uhr | Occupy-Indignadxs-Halle

CITIZENS MUST WIN THE COPYRIGHT WARS! ACTA, ENFORCEMENT, AND THE SHARING OF CULTURE ONLINE

IN ENGLISH

This is a presentation by Jérémie Zimmermann from La Quadrature, an invited special guest of The Global Square.

 

In recent years we have seen the rights and freedoms of citizens being cut on the Internet. Censorship and surveillance is an increasing menace, and a lack of privacy exposes personal information to corporate and government interests. Knowledge must be of the Commons, because sharing is the basis of collective intelligence and free culture.

 

"La Quadrature du Net is an advocacy group defending the rights and freedoms of citizens on the Internet. More specifically, it advocates for the adaptation of French and European legislations to respect the founding principles of the Internet, most notably the free circulation of knowledge. As such, La Quadrature du Net engages in public-policy debates concerning, for instance, freedom of expression, copyright, regulation of telecommunications and online privacy. In addition to its advocacy work, the group also aims to foster a better understanding of legislative processes among citizens. Through specific and pertinent information and tools, La Quadrature du Net hopes to encourage citizens' participation in the public debate on rights and freedoms in the digital age." - www.laquadrature.net

 

Jérémie Zimmermann is a founder of La Quadrature. He is a consultant-engineer specialized in co-operative technology and member of the board of the April NGO.

 

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