Comment on Adguard DNS: Our investigation into the suspicious pressure on Archive.today
lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com 2 days ago
We sought legal advice, and unfortunately discovered that French law, specifically Article 6-I-7 of the Loi pour la Confiance dans l’Économie Numérique (LCEN), might actually require us to respond and apply blocking measures, at least for French users.
That said, this whole situation shows just how inadequate this regulation is. Such decisions should be made by a court — a private company shouldn’t have to decide what counts as “illegal” content under threat of legal action.
Good ol’ European governments legitimately protecting civil liberties & information freedom.
phutatorius@lemmy.zip 1 day ago
And what’s the equivalent penalty for a false report in the US?
I might be wrong, but I believe that the answer is none.
lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com 1 day ago
In the US, it goes to trial through criminal or civil law. Intentionally filing false reports is a crime with its own penalties. Frivolous or vexations litigation may likewise be penalized. Penalties vary by jurisdiction.