Mark.J writes "The European Parliament has canned a number of controversial amendments to its updated 'Telecoms Package', which could have resulted in ISPs being forced to disconnect customers for involvement in illegal file-sharing of copyright material. The "Three-Strikes" style proposal would have involved giving customers warnings, followed by a possible temporary account suspension, with complete disconnection to follow if the activity persisted.
It's understood that two amendments, opposing disproportionate sanctions (i.e. cutting off your connection) and supporting the importance of open access to digital content, were voted through. Measures that could have obliged ISPs to enforce copyright were also voted out." Link to Original Source
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