Britain's new internet law. Fanflippingtastic.

I know I'm bumping an old thread but I'd rather do this then make a new topic

Digital Economy Bill: Quick Guide To All 45 Measures

Quote:

#2: Ofcom must produce reports on the state of network infrastructure and internet domain name registration.

#3: In those reports, Ofcom must also report on how TV, radio, on-demand and other editorialised websites contribute to public service objectives.

Illegal downloads

#4: After apparent copyright abuse, copyright holders can send a “copyright infringement report” to ISPs with evidence of the downloading, within one month of the alleged incident. The ISP must notify its subscriber within a month, providing evidence and information about appeals and legal advice.

Domain names

#19: The govt can notify domain name registry if it thinks they are seriously failing, after reading Ofcom’s report (#2).

#20: The govt can install its own manager at a failing domain name registry.

#21: The govt can apply for a court order altering the constitution of failing domain name registry.

Sounds like they're going to keep a close eye on popular english websites or will this cover everything UK owned? In any case I can't see them being able to keep up with it short of blocking stuff like *shudder* Korea and Australia.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

@ Lehah's link, England owning itself because of law contradictions? Why am I not surprised.

There's nowhere I can't reach.