Read Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's personal view on the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA):
Mark Zuckerberg
The internet is the most powerful tool we have for creating a more open and connected world. We can't let poorly thought out laws get in the way of the internet's development. Facebook opposes SOPA and PIPA, and we will continue to oppose any laws that will hurt the internet. The world today needs political leaders who are pro-internet. We have been working with many of these folks for months on better alternatives to these current proposals. I encourage you to learn more about these issues and tell your congressmen that you want them to be pro-internet. You can read more about our views here: https://www.facebook.com/
The internet is the most powerful tool we have for creating a more open and connected world. We can't let poorly thought out laws get in the way of the internet's development. Facebook opposes SOPA and PIPA, and we will continue to oppose any laws that will hurt the internet. The world today needs political leaders who are pro-internet. We have been working with many of these folks for months on better alternatives to these current proposals. I encourage you to learn more about these issues and tell your congressmen that you want them to be pro-internet. You can read more about our views here: https://www.facebook.com/
Facebook Washington DC
How We See the Online Piracy Debate
At Facebook, we take online piracy
and copyright infringement very seriously. Rogue foreign sites that pirate
American intellectual property or sell counterfeit goods pose significant
problems for our economy. However, we believe the PROTECT IP Act (or PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), which are currently being
considered by Congress, are not the right solution to this problem, because of
the collateral damage these overreaching bills would cause to the Internet.
Our Position
PROTECT IP and SOPA could create very real problems for Internet
companies like ours that are a primary driver of innovation, growth, and job
creation in the 21st century economy. The bills contain overly broad definitions
and create a new private cause of action against companies on the basis of
those expansive definitions, which could seriously hamper the innovation,
growth, and investment in new companies that have been the hallmarks of the
Internet. In addition, we are concerned about provisions in the bills that
could chill free expression or weaken the Internet’s architecture.
Continuing the Discussion
We understand the concerns
of the film and music industries, as well as other content creators and
trademark owners, and we have been engaging in a constructive dialogue on the
most effective ways to combat piracy. However, we must ensure that Congress
does not do anything in this area that threatens the security of the Internet,
hampers U.S. innovation or competitiveness, or sets harmful precedents for
other governments to follow. We ask Congress not to rush this process. It’s too
important not to take the time to get it right.
Reporting IP Infringement
Facebook makes it a priority to respond promptly whenever we’re made aware of illegal content on our site. We have a reporting system in place and a trained team dedicated to handling rights owner notices. We’re always working to invest in tools and resources necessary to meet the needs of both rights owners and users. For more information on how to report IP infringement, clickhere. Linkhttps://www.facebook.com/legal/copyright.php?howto_report
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