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February 16, 2008

Australia considers three-strikes piracy policy...mirrors UK ISP proposal...

Sydney Morning Herald | Read Full Story >

AS THE internet threatens to kill the established music industry, the Rudd Government is considering a three-strikes policy against computer users who download songs illegally.

The Government will examine new legislative proposals being unveiled in Britain this week to target people who download films and music illegally. Internet service providers (ISPs) there might be legally required to take action against users who access pirated material.

The music industry estimates 1 billion songs were traded illegally by Australians last year.

Under the three-strikes policy, a warning would be first issued to offenders who illegally share files using peer-to-peer technology to access music, TV shows and movies free of charge. The second strike would lead to the offender’s internet access being suspended; the third would cancel the offender’s internet access.

The policy would mirror legislation being introduced in Britain, which would require ISPs to police the activities of users.


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#1 Akita says:

Take away internet much like they did citizens rights to own guns ..sounds to me like australia is totaly becoming a police state glad I dont live there....


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