UK Lords pass controversial Digital Economy Bill

[captaincranky]

ISP shouldn't be responsible for what costumers do with there connection to begin with, and holding them responsible has always been ridiculous and just big entertainment throwing there weight around with lobbyist due to there lack of innovation. But now giving a private corporation police power is even more ridiculous and by not doing it they are liable. It seems they can say you're guilty of infringement then execute a punishment without the customer even being able to appeal. I feel for you guys in the UK , and with this you are for sure one step closer to Australia.

Well, perhaps they should, but only if you also decide to hold cities accountable for crimes that happen on their streets. (Like that's about to happen).

 

[boyese]

I think there will be an up take in private encrypted torrents / encrypted networks to stop deep packet inspection.

OFCOM would be charged with setting the parameters in which ISPs would handle alleged infringers
- Guilty untill proven innocent?

 

[jasonk1229]

oh dear, not cool

 

[Thompson]

This isn't going to work, simple as that.
Look at the France story you recently published, that's going to happen in the UK.

 

[Guest]

http://www.38degrees.org.uk/page/speakout/extremeinternetl

Send an email to your MP, we shouldn't just accept this as we seem to accept everything else that the Government does.