Friday, February 22nd 2008
UK to Threaten ISPs who Refuse to Comply with Demands of Pirate-Hunters
One by one, the European Union territories are falling to the will of the music and movie industries. If either of those industries demands to see some information from an ISP, they'd better comply. By April 2009, if an ISP does not co-operate, then they can face legal punishment from the government. This move came after a meeting between ISPs and the recording industries, which resulted in no universally pleasing solution. The government would much rather see a voluntary solution, but understands that when that isn't going to happen, they have to step in and do what they feel is right. More secure legislation should be developed over the course of this year. Current estimates claim that over 6 million broadband internet subscribers are active pirates.
Source:
Neowin.net
11 Comments on UK to Threaten ISPs who Refuse to Comply with Demands of Pirate-Hunters
trog
Actually, given the productivity of the typical limey, you would only need 3 million east european immigrants at HALF the wage to do DOUBLE the work. Sounds like a sensible plan and structural reform.
@lemon
how many english do you know?
so what? if their losing money?? Im sure they got their nose so far up the music industries arse that they will automatically cough up the extra cash for all those consumers who will either be leaving the ISP or buying into much much cheaper packages.
im not paying for a service that im not going to get the best out of it. THATS what i pay for as a consumer & whatever i do with my paid for net is my concern so long as i stay within the contracted 'fair usage' policy which is the biggest BS ive ever seen.
its fine if ISP's decide they dont want to fight the incoming tide - but i hope their willing to profit less