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French National Assembly Passes Internet Piracy Bill

  • Sep 16, 2009 11:27 AM PST
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The French National Assembly has passed a draft law that would allow illegal downloaders to be thrown off the net. The law was narrowly passed by 285 votes to 225. The French hard-line policy on piracy has drawn worldwide attention as nations around the globe grapple with the issue of piracy.

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