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Technical News & Discussion => Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion => Topic started by: Clive on Jan 11, 2017, 19:37:52

Title: Net providers to begin sending 'pirate' emails
Post by: Clive on Jan 11, 2017, 19:37:52
UK ISPs are to start sending "educational letters" to customers identified as downloading copyright material without paying for it.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38583357
Title: Re: Net providers to begin sending 'pirate' emails
Post by: Simon on Jan 11, 2017, 21:07:08
I don't think smaller ISPs are obligated to "educate" their customers.   :whistle:
Title: Re: Net providers to begin sending 'pirate' emails
Post by: JB on Jan 11, 2017, 21:09:50
Quote from: Simon on Jan 11, 2017, 21:07:08
I don't think smaller ISPs are obligated to "educate" their customers.   :whistle:

Also, from reading the BBC article it rather looks like they are closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.
Title: Re: Net providers to begin sending 'pirate' emails
Post by: nowster on Jan 12, 2017, 11:22:53
It looks to me like they're monitoring P2P activity only.
Title: Re: Net providers to begin sending 'pirate' emails
Post by: colonelsun on Jan 12, 2017, 20:53:23
Quote from: nowster on Jan 12, 2017, 11:22:53
It looks to me like they're monitoring P2P activity only.
Isn't that ALWAYS the case in this country?
Title: Re: Net providers to begin sending 'pirate' emails
Post by: JohnH on Jan 12, 2017, 21:50:13
Quote from: Simon on Jan 11, 2017, 21:07:08
I don't think smaller ISPs are obligated to "educate" their customers.   :whistle:

Apparently, the letter only refers to downloading, not streaming.   ;)
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