That is not how the laws are being enforced, however. MegaUpload also apparently complied with takedown requests, and yet they have been down for 9 months as a result of enforcement action, with directors being held in remand for a period of time. Even if they win in court, this will undoubtedly have seriously damaged the momentum of their business.

It is understandable that businesses will self-censor beyond the requirements of the letter of the law to avoid legal action against them, even if those legal challenges are likely to fail.