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News The .CA domain registry CIRA has asked the Federal Court of Appeal to hear its objections against the first Canadian pirate site blocking order. According to the registry, these blockades jeopardize its mission to provide high-quality registry and DNS services, while noting there are more suitable alternatives. Last November, Canada’s Federal Court approved the […]
Breaking Global tech firms including Google, Twitter, and Facebook, are warning the U.S. Government against the threat of mandatory upload filters. Industry groups believe that the requirements mandated by the EU copyright directive harm the interests of US companies. In addition, tech companies are concerned about pirate site blocking developments in several EU countries. Last […]
News Sweden’s Patent and Market Court has ruled that Internet provider Telia must block access to several large pirate sites. The order, which targets The Pirate Bay, Dreamfilm, FMovies, and NyaFilmer, was requested by several Hollywood studios. It is the first dynamic blocking order in Sweden, allowing the rightsholders to expand the blocklist when new […]
Opinion Canada is a relative newcomer when it comes to pirate site blocking. At the moment it remains unclear how most ISPs will technically implement these blocks and whether they’ll communicate this information to the public. To find out more we reached out to nearly a dozen providers. Unfortunately, only one took the time to […]
News Both YouTube and Yandex’s video platforms are edging dangerously close to being permanently blocked by ISPs in Russia. The Moscow City Court has upheld a complaint from publisher Eksmo and has ordered the services to remove pirated audiobook content. However, anti-piracy group AZAPI says it is preparing other cases too and if they are […]
Switzerland’s National Council has passed amendments aimed at modernizing the country’s copyright law to make it more fit for the digital age. While services that host pirate sites or distribute content can expect a tougher ride moving forward, users will still be able to download pirate content for personal use. Furthermore, Swiss Internet service providers […]
Through the Federal Court, Bell, Rogers, and Groupe TVA are hoping to obtain the first Canadian pirate site blocking order. The companies believe that website blocking is an effective way to deal with pirate sites but Internet provider TekSavvy sees things differently. The ISP describes the proposed measures as ineffective and inappropriate. Pirate site blockades […]
Nintendo has booked a significant win against four websites promoting tools that allow protection built into its Switch console to be circumvented. According to a High Court order, five leading UK ISPs must now begin blocking the domains, including those operated by the infamous Team Xecutor. Every manufacturer of mass-market video gaming consoles has faced […]
The Internet Service Providers’ Association of South Africa believes that site blocking isn’t the right answer to piracy. The group describes the measure as “limited” and “blunt,” while stressing that it could threaten people’s rights to freedom of expression and access to information. Online piracy is an international problem for the content industries, one that’s […]
The UFC has claimed its first knock out against a site that streamed its events without permission in Russia. The preliminary blocking injunction follows cooperation between the world famous mixed martial arts organization and local telecoms watchdog Roscomnadzor, with help from the Moscow City Court. It’s believed to be the first blocking injunction ever obtained […]