Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has today announced new Government policies that will result in persistent illegal file sharers being cut off from the internet.
The new measures would effectively allow the Government to order an internet service provider to ban a particular user.
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The news has elicited some criticism already, with ISP TalkTalk openly criticising the plans – describing them as 'ill-conceived'.
However there are parties, most notably in the music business, who demand tougher action on digital pirates, claiming the creative industries are suffering because of it.
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