British recording industry strikes anti-sharing deal with ISP’s.
by Colin Dodd
Surprise in the post for illegal music downloaders | Business | The Guardian
Thousands of parents will learn of their children’s illegal downloading habits when warning letters arrive at their homes in a battle against internet piracy.
A government-backed drive is targeting the worst offenders of the estimated 6.5 million web users involved in illicit file-sharing of music and films. Britain’s six largest internet service providers, or ISPs, have joined the scheme, amid estimates that the practice could cost the music industry £1bn in the next five years.
One sanction being considered is to disconnect those who ignore warnings under a “three strikes and you’re out” rule similar to a measure under consideration in France. But this is still under consultation, and likely to be opposed by some ISPs.
