The Digital Economy Act is in force in the United Kingdom, basically it gives the record companies the power to locate who is downloading illegally through ISP and then the internet provider can then slow down or even cut off some ones internet. However there has been some controversy over this as many homes need the internet for work and other important matters, so certain parts of the Act are being reviewed.
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Music Case Study: Limewire Shutdown
Limewire which is a international website was shut down after a long legal battle with the US Music Industry. The Judge's finally made the decision for Limewire to cease and desist as soon as possible, also to attempt to stop applications downloaded through Limewire that also share files.
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