These critics say that the proposal favors patent and copyright holders over consumers, and some worry that it could harm net neutrality—the notion that all Internet traffic should be treated equally.

The release of the full text of the agreement has done little to stem the complaints. Privacy advocates say the proposals privacy protections are too weak. But it's not all bad news for digital rights groups. Some experts believe that the TTP could actually help with net neutrality.

Although it stops short of requiring that member states adopt network neutrality laws, the telecommunications chapter may give regulators authority to impose more strict rules on internet service providers, says John Bergmayer, a senior staff attorney at digital right advocacy organization Public Knowledge.

The proposal requires that member states ensure that businesses from other member states have access to public telecommunications services, including internet services, in all member states "on reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions." The agreement doesn't actually require countries to impose new laws, but it does require that member states give its regulators the authority to create regulations to ensure access if necessary.