The Digital Economy Act was pushed through the parliament in the washup by the previous administration. It was a bill that was lobbied for extensively, by money-concerned corporations, with little to none of the ISPs having to enforce the Act being consulted.
It should be repealed unconditionally.
Why is this idea important?
Two reasons.
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Misguided bill that will not combat the issues that it claims to. Puts unnecessary strain on ISPs that do not wish to enforce the law.
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To stand up to these lobby groups and say 'No, we are not going to do things because big business tells us to.'