Hmmm …
This is going to be quick, but I thought I’d flag up a news item or two, for you.
As you’ve probably guessed, I like films.
But I’m a film lover who’s aware of the various legal issues.
Now, I’ve said before, that I think the various forms of copyright law in the UK are bloody weird … !
If not out and out silly.
Effectively, you can’t legally back up DVDs, nor copy them across to an MP3 player.
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So, lets talk, briefly, about the Digital Economy Act quickly, shall we … ?
The act went through its second reading, just before last years election: and — in theory — allows ISPs to cut off connections, if they’re shown to be using file-sharing sites.
It’s been challenged by both British Telecom and TalkTalk: mostly, I think, because the policing role involved means they have to cut off paying customers: and people who’ve had their Wifi signal hijacked: wrongly prosecuted, in other words …
Given that it was a piece of legislation introduced by the previous Labour government … ?
I’m none too surprised that this piece of news cropped up.
Basically?
It seems the Coalition government is trying something similar.
Personally … ?
I don’t think that’ll stick, either …
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