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Bill: The Technology Investment and Protection Act of 3698
Details
Submitted by[?]: Boithos Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: November 3698
Description[?]:
| A bill to allow for choice and protection with regards to the consumer's internet service and provider, and for the investment in the field of technology. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Protection of original works of technology and arts.
Old value:: Technology and art are part of the commons and are not protected by copyright.
Current: Works of technology and art are protected by copyright.
Proposed: Works of techology and art have limited copy protection.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Internet regulations.
Old value:: The government allows anyone to use the internet but the police can run investigations concerning illegal activities conducted by using internet (child abuse, illegal filesharing, ...)
Current: There is major censorship of the internet by the government.
Proposed: The government has no position on who may use or what is published on the internet.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: There is a single privately-owned internet service provider, whose monopoly is guaranteed by law.
Current: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Proposed: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on the source code of software.
Old value:: The government requires that all source be opened.
Current: The government allows both open and closed source software.
Proposed: The government requires that all source be closed.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 246 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 204 |
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