Digital Economy Act to be reviewed by courts and Parliament: “The Digital Economy Act is to be the subject of a judicial review and a Parliamentary Inquiry. The news is the latest blow to the…
Record labels fail to get ‘three strikes’ rule enforced in Ireland | Technology | guardian.co.uk Judge says illegal filesharing is damaging music industry, but Irish law does not allow ISPs to cut off offenders’ internet…
BBC News – Irish court rules in favour of ISPs in piracy case 12 October, 2010 The decision is being hailed as a victory for internet service providers The High Court in Ireland has ruled…
ISPs will pay quarter of copyright notification costs, says Government: “Internet service providers (ISPs) will have to bear a quarter of the costs of the copyright protection systems to be set up under the Digital…
ISPs take Digital Economy Act to the courts | Pinsent Masons LLP OUT-LAW News, 08/07/2010 Two of the UK’s biggest ISPs will ask the UK courts to scrutinise the controversial Digital Economy Act to determine…
No need for net neutrality action, says UK regulator | Pinsent Masons LLP: “No need for net neutrality action, says UK regulator OUT-LAW News, 28/06/2010 SNIPPET: While US telcos, politicians, user rights activists and big…
Telecoms – Regulatory Framework: “Public consultation on the open internet and net neutrality Deadline: Thursday 30 September 2010 DG Information Society and Media has launched a public consultation on key questions arising from the issue…
Extreme pr0n suspect has his internet access suspended: “ Heard not seen, at least not online A new threat for those suspected of ogling extreme porn arrives today in the shape of an internet ban…
ISP anti-disconnection petition clocks up 30,000 supporters: “A petition set up by internet service provider TalkTalk at the Prime Minister’s website has received over 30,000 signatures in opposition to the Government’s proposal to cut off…
Europe’s ISPs object to secret copyright treaty talks: “Secret trade talks on counterfeits and copyright threaten to undermine citizens’ rights without giving them a voice in negotiations, European internet service providers (ISPs) have warned.” (Via…