Why a Court Order to Block Internet Archive's Open Library Was Put on Hold
8 days ago
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- Dutch Business Court in Brussels ordered ISPs and intermediaries to block 'pirate' sites including Open Library.
- Open Library, operated by Internet Archive, was listed but remains accessible in Belgium despite the order.
- Belgian authorities deferred blocking Open Library after identifying Internet Archive as approachable and holding a hearing.
- A two-step blocking process in Belgium allows for changes post initial court order via implementation orders.
- Payment intermediaries like PayPal will only act against specific accounts upon detailed rightsholder requests.
- Rightsholders can request adding up to 50 new domains to the blocklist monthly.