Last but not least: Network ban for pirates
New deterrent method against internet gangsters in France: persistent pirates risk having their internet connection switched off in future. After the Senate, the National Assembly approved the controversial plan on Thursday with the votes of the conservative government majority.
New deterrent method against internet gangsters in France: persistent pirates risk having their internet connection switched off in future. After the Senate, the National Assembly approved the controversial plan on Thursday with the votes of the conservative government majority.
The law establishes a control body that draws attention to copyright infringements on the Internet. Anyone still downloading illegally after two written warnings must expect their Internet subscription to be blocked for two months to a year.
Left-wing parties voted unanimously against the internet block. There was also resistance in the government camp: some MPs tried in vain on Wednesday to impose a fine instead of the shutdown.
According to the Ministry of Culture, the law is intended to serve as a deterrent and strengthen the legal supply of music and films. It is based on an agreement reached between the government and the music and film industry in November 2007. In return for the stricter prosecution of pirates, the copy protection for films and music is to be abolished following a voluntary commitment by the industry.
The law establishes a control body that draws attention to copyright infringements on the Internet. Anyone still downloading illegally after two written warnings must expect their Internet subscription to be blocked for two months to a year.
Left-wing parties voted unanimously against the internet block. There was also resistance in the government camp: some MPs tried in vain on Wednesday to impose a fine instead of the shutdown.
According to the Ministry of Culture, the law is intended to serve as a deterrent and strengthen the legal supply of music and films. It is based on an agreement reached between the government and the music and film industry in November 2007. In return for the stricter prosecution of pirates, the copy protection for films and music is to be abolished following a voluntary commitment by the industry.
