February 19, 2008

Australian Government To Take Legal Action Versus Illegal 'Downloaders'

Internet users who download content illegally beware. The Australian government is planning to enact a legislation that would legally require Internet service providers to penalize illegal 'downloaders'.

Based on the proposal, which is similar to legislation planned in the United Kingdom and France, offenders will be subject to a three-strikes policy. The campaign is focused on Internet users who illegally share copyrighted material, such as movies, videos and music.

[via All Headline News]

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