BBC Wants DRM On HD Broadcasts 267
NickFortune writes "The EFF's Danny O'Brien has pointed out that the BBC has asked a UK regulator for permission to add DRM to their high-definition broadcasts. Apparently, this is at the behest of content providers. 'BBC is proposing to encode the TV listings metadata that accompanies all digital TV channels with a simple compression algorithm. The parameters to this algorithm would be kept secret by the BBC: it would ask manufacturers to sign a private agreement in order to receive a copy. This license would require the implementation of pervasive DRM in the equipment they build.' Ofcom, the regulatory body in question, has detailed the proposal asked for comments, but the window closes today."
Damn you BBC! Damn you to HELL! (Score:5, Funny)
a simple compression algorithm. The parameters to this algorithm would be kept secret by the BBC
My GOD! Hackers will *NEVER* figure this one out!
Re:You're obliged to pay for it (Score:4, Funny)
I can safely say there is absolutely no competition. None at all.
That's usually the case with government-sponsored monopolies.
Re:Modern DRM is non-scientific (Score:3, Funny)
Re:You're obliged to pay for it (Score:2, Funny)
IS there a British equivalent of "Elmo knows where you live!"?
Re:You're obliged to pay for it (Score:2, Funny)
BBC DRM guy 1: We need a way to keep these sneaky people from stealing our HD
BBC DRM Guy 2: oh! I know! how about we encrypt it some how
(some time passes)
BBC DRM Guys (in unison) I've got it! we'll use the key 09:F9:11:02:9D:74:E3:5B:D8:41:56:C5:63:56:88:C0....
Re:You're obliged to pay for it (Score:5, Funny)
Re:You're obliged to pay for it (Score:4, Funny)
Fine? How about prison?
It's said that a lot of women are in prison because they cannot pay the fines from not having a TV license.
BBC admits going too far with TV license reminder slogan 'Your Arse Won't be Safe in Prison' [newsbiscuit.com]
I jest?
Re:You're obliged to pay for it (Score:4, Funny)
It's not a tax. It is a toll for a service.
That's a nice television you have there. It would be a shame if something were to happen to it.