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Technical Help & Discussion => General Tech Discussion, News & Q&A => Topic started by: Simon on November 18, 2009, 22:58

Title: Government lays out digital plans
Post by: Simon on November 18, 2009, 22:58

The government has laid out its plans to deal with illegal file-sharers as part of its Digital Economy Bill, outlined in the Queen's Speech.

It includes the power to disconnect persistent pirates.  But its controversial broadband tax is not mentioned and will be launched as part of the Finance Bill, due next year.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8366255.stm

Title: Re: Government lays out digital plans
Post by: GillE on November 18, 2009, 23:36

Thankfully, it's highly unlikely to be enacted in the time remaining to Parliament.  Phew!

Title: Re: Government lays out digital plans
Post by: Simon on November 18, 2009, 23:37

Makes you wonder why they waste their time.   ::)

Title: Re: Government lays out digital plans
Post by: Reno on November 19, 2009, 05:20

Seems to me like they see something everyone likes, and they just have to put a stop to it.

Title: Re: Government lays out digital plans
Post by: Sandra on November 19, 2009, 13:26

Quote from: Reno on November 19, 2009, 05:20

Seems to me like they see something everyone likes, and they just have to put a stop to it.

Unless they can find a way to tax it  :(