The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) became a major flashpoint in internet history around 2012, sparking global protests against perceived overreach in digital copyright enforcement. In the meme world, ACTA is synonymous with the fight against internet censorship and the 'death of the web.' Usage typically involves repurposing the ACTA logo or protest imagery to mock government surveillance or to highlight the absurdity of strict intellectual property laws. While the treaty eventually faced significant rejection, the meme remains a symbol of digital activism, often paired with themes of privacy, anonymity, and the chaotic nature of early 2010s internet culture.