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Privacy advocates mobilize against trade pact

November 9, 2015

Via: The Hill

Digital rights advocates are mobilizing against a sweeping Asia-Pacific trade deal.

The White House says the pact will be a valuable tool to combat cyber theft, but critics say it could actually hamper cyber-security and erode critical privacy protections worldwide.

After weeks of anticipation, the Obama administration on Thursday finally released the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a free-trade agreement between 12 Pacific Rim nations.

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