That a U.S. senator must ask a federal agency to share information regarding a proposed and “classified” international anti-counterfeiting accord the government has already disclosed is alarming. Especially when the info has been given to Hollywood, the recording industry, software makers and even some digital-rights groups.

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) is demanding that U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk confirm leaks surrounding the unfinished Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, being negotiated largely between the European Union and United States. Among other things, Wyden wants to know if the deal creates international guidelines that mean consumers lose internet access if they are believed to be digital copyright scofflaws.

The ACTA negotiating nations include Australia, Canada, European Union states, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland and the United States. They are to meet Jan. 25 in Mexico City.

Click here for full story.

Source: Wired.com