File Sharing
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TalkTalk calls Bono's file-sharing argument 'outrageous'
News ISP TalkTalk has led the criticism of U2 lead singer Bono's claims that ISPs are 'reverse Robin Hoods' for not doing more to combat illegal file-sharing.
By Martin James Published
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Lord Puttnam: Why Digital Economy Bill is right move
News Speaking at a panel discussion on digital cinema, Puttnam outlines his thoughts on why the Digital Economy bill is crucial for the UK.
By Benny Har-Even Published
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Mandelson wants more copyright power
News Business Secretary Peter Mandelson is looking to create what one blogger has described as the 'office of Pirate-Finder General'.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Need to Know: Digital Economy Bill
News The bill is set to be unveiled in more detail tomorrow, but here are the basics on the file sharing plans and more.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Queen's speech introduces file sharing plans
News The Queen introduced the Digital Economy Bill today, which includes the government's plans to cut of illegal file sharers.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Mandelson unveils file sharing disconnection plan
News Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has said illegal file sharers will be cut off, using a similar system to that of France.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Telco bosses rail against anti-piracy proposals
News Will innocent broadband users be hit by ‘kangaroo courts’?
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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Government hits back at file sharing criticism
News The Government has fought back against criticisms to new proposals to deal with illegal filesharers.
By Jennifer Scott Published
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ISPs and campaigners slam file sharing law
News TalkTalk has said it will 'strongly resist' the proposal to suspend file sharers broadband - and they're not the only ones angry.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Mandelson meeting sparks file sharing debate
News Did a meeting between business secretary Peter Mandelson and a top record company executive spark an anti-piracy push?
By Nicole Kobie Published
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File sharers beware: the government is after you
News The government and the industry at large has a big job on its hands trying to bring down the downloaders.
By Richard Goodwin Published
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Government urged to disconnect pirate file sharers
News Organisations want to cut off users for repeatedly downloading illegal content, but ISPs don’t agree that this is the right thing to do.
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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