Blackout Ireland - Some Questions
February 28th, 2009 | 9 Comments
The following is a series of questions concerning the recent settlement between Eircom and the major record labels in Ireland. I’ve posted an overview here, and you can visit Blackout Ireland for more information on the campaign.
I must stress that I’m not a legal expert. The following is an amalgamation and interpretation of what is already online.
Blackout Ireland
February 26th, 2009 | 3 Comments
The recent court settlement between Eircom and four major record companies sets an extremely dangerous precedent for internet censorship by private companies.
It means that IRMA can now remove internet users who it deems have infringed copyright laws without any legal process or appeals mechanism.
Regardless of your stance on illegal downloading, the immediate enforcement of this new policy has serious implications for internet freedoms. It opens the door for other private companies to obtain similar powers in dictating, without due legal process, who or what is permissible online.
Join Blackout Ireland and voice your opposition to this move. Other ISPs have been issued legal letters by IRMA and need to hear your voice now.
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