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UK Families face having internet cut off after laws to curb 'piracy' are approved.

  • 06-03-2012 07:59PM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭


    "Families who illegally download movies, music or books will appear on a blacklist and might – in future - have their internet services cut off. The tough new regime, which is included in the Digital Economy Act, was upheld by the Court of Appeal today after judges threw out a legal challenge. Major movie, music or publishing company will be able to require an internet service provider to blacklist customers who illegally download or upload copyright material".

    Sounds all very familiar, how long will it take before it will be approved in This country? :confused:

    Thanks again Mr Sherlock we are waiting for you. :rolleyes:

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2111008/Phone-firms-forced-cut-internet-illegally-download-music-films-appeal-court-backs-Government-curbs.html


Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 149 ✭✭Artur Foden


    thank god we cut ties with them back in '22. dodged a bullet there


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 23,315 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    Thanks again Mr Sherwood we are waiting for you. :rolleyes:

    Tim Sherwood? Never rated him, average player.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,663 ✭✭✭Immaculate Pasta


    That's why I don't use the internet anymore. It's far too risky. :cool:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 680 ✭✭✭MS.ing


    isnt that SOPA :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭bleg


    Most of the households are going to be banned then no?


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