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Under the DEA, film and music groups will collect data about downloaders, which broadband providers will be forced to match against their customer databases. They will write to those accused to warn them they are infringing copyright.
If this “mass notification system” does not curb unlawful downloading by 70 per cent in a year, further provisions of the Act will be triggered which mean those who have ignored the warnings will have their internet access slowed or even temporarily suspended.
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At least they're not prosecuting off the bat. That's good.
What's bad is the implementation. Data collected should be turned over to a court to see if there's enough evidence for specific search warrants. I don't trust the industry.
Additionally, the ISP's are being forced to punish "offenders". Why? It's not their fault if someone violates copyright law.
This law is so wrong and needs to be repealed.