Was the Digital Economy Bill Consultation a Whitewash?

Last week, details finally emerged concerning the Digital Economy Bill. In a nutshell, the bill aims to turn elements of Lord Carter’s Digital Britain report into law. Internet users will face being monitored by the music and movie industries, and their ISPs forced to pass on infringement notices based on rights holder supplied evidence alone.

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Was the Digital Economy Bill Consultation a Whitewash?

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