Protect the Internet

Help us stop Internet censorship legislation

Today Mozilla joins with other sites in a virtual strike to protest two proposed laws in the United States, called SOPA and the PROTECT IP Act. On January 24th, the U.S. Senate will vote on the PROTECT IP Act to censor the Internet, despite opposition from the vast majority of Americans.

Join us to protect our rights to free speech, privacy, and prosperity.

What’s this about?
Congress is trying to pass legislation that threatens free speech and innovation on the Internet, under the banner of anti-piracy efforts.
What’s at risk?
The proposed infrastructure would damage the security of the Internet and allow the government extensive censorship abilities.
The result?
Your favorite websites, both inside and outside the US, could be blocked based on a single infringement claim, without any due process of law.
How is it done?
The US will be able to block a site’s web traffic, ad traffic and search traffic using the same website censorship methods used by China, Iran and Syria.
What about piracy?
Piracy is a problem but there are better ways to address it that don’t stifle innovation, knowledge and creativity — or give the US such unchecked power over the global Internet.

Take Action Now!

Statements from Mozilla: Chairwoman Mitchell Baker · CEO Gary Kovacs

Outside the US? Find out why you should care.

Outside the US?

Internet laws in the United States affect the entire world:

Many popular sites are based there
A poor US law could be used as a precedent for other countries which are considering similar laws
US laws can be 'exported' via trade agreements

As a citizen of the world, you can help by:

Sending this link to any American friends you have
Signing the EFF’s petition to the U.S. State Department, which is open to non-US citizens
Standing with Mozilla by supporting our efforts
Joining a local digital rights organization (here is a list of such organizations in Europe)

Protect the Internet

Help us stop Internet censorship legislation

What’s this about?

What’s at risk?

The result?

How is it done?

What about piracy?

Outside the US?