I suspect quite a few people are currently following the debates of the European Parliament concerning the so-called "Telecoms Package". Or maybe not. Anyway, debates around network neutrality, internet content filtering and "graduated response" took place yesterday, votes will take place around the september, 23rd.

An interesting report by the EDPS on this issue was released yesterday and i'd say this article on Digital Majority and the original FFII press release are well worth reading.

EDPS, the European Data Protection Supervisor, points out in its analysis of the Harbour report that amendment 81 gives the possibility of a 'Soviet Internet', where National Regulatory Authorities could impose technological mandates, such as mandatory TPM chips to connect to the internet.