As the Digital Economy Bill was debated in the House of Commons this week, we want to know how it will affect your business?<\/p>\n
The Act includes provisions about:<\/p>\n
-The online infringement of copyright, including copyright and music companies’ rights and about penalties for infringement
\n-The functions of Ofcom
\n-Internet domain registries
\n-The functions of the Channel Four Television Corporation
\n-The regulation of television and radio services
\n-The regulation of the use of the electromagnetic spectrum
\n-The Video Recordings Act 1984
\n-Public lending right in relation to electronic publications
\n-Amendment of the Communications Act 2003 requiring Internet service providers (ISPs) to disclose details of customers who repeatedly infringe copyright, on production of sufficient evidence, with a possible fine of \u00a3250,000 for non-compliance
\n-The requirement that ISPs block access to sites that allow “substantial” infringement<\/p>\n