‘Internet Blackout’ Protest Against File-Sharing Law in New Zealand
By Morelli
The New Zealand law that will allow authorities to summarily cut Internet connections is being contested widely on Facebook, Myspace and Twitter, an initiative from The Creative Freedom Foundation. As previously reported, the law will be implemented on 28 February, and now you can join the protest by simply blacking out your profile image on popular social networks.
If Internet service providers find evidence of illegal downloading, they will have the prerogative to terminate users’ Internet connections without trial. It has been dubbed the ‘Guilty Upon Accusation’ law, and jumps to the conclusion that downloads are automatic criminals.
The sign of protest is replacing your profile picture with a plain black image; you can read instructions at creativefreedom.org.nz. The movement is worldwide and actively showing your support to the cause is easy and spreads the word.
The attempt to make New Zealand officials withdraw the law, called ‘The Internet Blackout’, has started, and if you believe internet access is something that shouldn’t be taken away so hastily, get involved!
Will the law come into force? Will you do something about it?
Source: NME
