Nothing screams “control of information” to me like copyright law, and this leaked document has some serious implications for the future of copyright.
It was funny, though, when I first saw the link to the document — I wondered if it was a hoax or an overreaction, and of course it may just be a draft. Even so, there are some ideas that may seem appealing to a copyright holder but appear downright Draconian to everyday users — especially considering that being a layperson, it’s pretty difficult to manage a thorough understanding of copyright law.
The idea of cutting off Internet access to accused copyright infringers is one that seems particularly harsh and ludicrous — how do you enforce that? Do you install something on a person’s computer to block their Internet access? Do all ISPs have to share a blacklist? … This one just seems like an impossible idea.
