New Technology : Is SOPA Back? Why Anti-Piracy Legislation Won’t Stay Dead

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You may have heard recently that SOPA, the controversial anti-piracy legislation that was defeated in the house in 2011, has returned. Like most things on the Internet, this isn’t entirely true. The issue in question has very little to do with “SOPA.” which has become something of a marketing term for online activists to raise the alarm about anti-piracy measures. However, the issue, which has to do with the role of piracy in international trade, is concerning, and worth your attention. Let’s take a minute to explore exactly what’s going on, and how it does and does not relate to SOPA....

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