http://uncut.indexoncensorship.org/2012/09/brazil-marco-civil-internet/

The world’s first bill of internet rights

Brazil is close to passing the world’s first internet bill of rights. The
Marco Civil da Internet aims to guarantee basic protections for internet
users. In development since 2009, the civil regulatory framework was
created through public consultation and has undergone many changes,
eventually reaching the Brazilian Chamber this year. The bill has
catapulted Brazil to a progressive position in digital policymaking,
potentially serving as a model for other countries trying to balance user
rights against interests of online companies and law enforcement. The
crucial vote will take place in Brazil’s Congress on 19 September.

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