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EU agrees on new Internet user rights

Published: November 5, 2009 9:05 AM
By The Associated Press  CONSTANT BRAND (Associated Press Writer)

Quick ReadEU lawmakers, govts agree to new Internet user rights _ including no arbitrary service cutoffs

BRUSSELS (AP) — EU lawmakers and governments agreed on new rights for Internet users Thursday, aiming to protect them from arbitrary crackdowns on those who illegally download music and movies on the Internet.

EU Telecoms Commissioner Viviane Reding said a deal was reached after EU governments agreed to EU parliament demands to balance measures against illegal downloaders with a broader set...

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