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Published 11/06/2009 by New Zealand Herald

File sharers win as EU agrees on web users' rights

1:17PM Friday Nov 06, 2009 By Constant Brand EU politicians and governments have agreed on a set of internet rules - which include a degree of protection for file sharers' internet connections. Photo / AP Connect Free intellect BRUSSELS - EU lawmakers and governments...

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