Social media Internet censorship in the United Kingdom
the digital economy act 2010 internet-specific legislation regarding copyright in uk. progress on implementation of act slow, , in end, measures never passed parliament.
the act had proposed code drafted ofcom , implemented parliament, containing provisions restricting downloading of copyrighted material internet. under act, warning letters have been sent internet users suspected of downloading copyright-infringing material (provided isp has more 400,000 customers), , customer receiving 3 such letters in 1 year recorded service provider , have been subject civil claim copyright holder under copyright, designs , patents act 1988 (the copyright holder having first sought subscriber s identity using court order). after these provisions have been in force year, additional rules have been applied, requiring isps reduce download speed of repeat offenders , in cases disconnect internet supply. act allowed secretary of state order blocking of websites provided material infringed copyright, although section dropped following successful use of court orders block websites. commentators debate practicality of such controls , ability of uk government exact control
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