Copyright and the Free Flow of Information

In a Department of Commerce proceeding on the Impact of Global Free Flow of Information on the Internet, Public Knowledge says copyright law can "easily act as a barrier to the free flow of information," and it recommends that Commerce look at domestic, as well as foreign restrictions on free flow of information. In addition, Public Knowledge said that there should be more public input for industry-derived policies and agreements. Public Knowledge also addresses the ACTA trade agreement and the new Combatting Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA).