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Written by Staff Writer
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Feb 12, 2008 at 07:28 AM |
Illegal file sharing costs the music and film industry millions
People in the UK who go online and illegally download music and films may have their internet access cut under plans the government is considering.
A draft consultation Green Paper suggests internet service providers would be required to take action over users who access pirated material.
Under a "three strikes" rule they would receive an e-mail warning, suspension, and then termination of their contract.
Six million people a year are estimated to download files illegally in the UK.
Music and film companies say that the illegal downloads cost them millions of pounds in lost revenues.
If the law were enacted it would turn ISPs, like BT, Tiscali and Virgin, into a pro-active net police force
The proposals are part of a Green Paper - a consultation document issued by the government - on the creative industries that is due to be published shortly.
The government proposals were first reported by the Times today.
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