Behind the complaints: Our investigation into the suspicious pressure on Archive.today
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Some time ago, we were contacted by a group fighting against online CSAM, demanding that AdGuard DNS blocks the Archive.today website. This was only the beginning of a much larger story…

I feel like more people should know about this, specially the tech-native Lemmy audience that may be using Adguard DNS.

  • lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
    8·
    5 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.zipEnglish
      1·
      4 days 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.comEnglish
        11·
        4 days 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.