16-08-2012, 12:19 PM
Stop Online Piracy Act
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Why support S.O.P.A?
To protect the copy right of original owners
To shut down websites that violate the copy right laws
To create a safe online environment
Goals of S.O.P.A
Protect the Intellectual Property of the original owners
Provide better internet security
Control & reduce the visibility of file sharing sites
Who will pass this law!?
S.O.P.A is a bill that is in the House of Representatives. For this bill to be able to be a law, it has to pass through the Congress. The President also has to sign the bill.
What’s happening Now?!
Currently being re-evaluated and may come up for vote again
Motion Picture Association of America pushing for a similar bill to be re-introduced
The bill of SOPA was rejected and it would no longer become a law. If SOPA became a law, the bill will make a huge impact on the internet.