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Green Party backs BT and TalkTalk in Digital Economy Act battle

Monday, July 19th 2010
Green Party backs BT and TalkTalk in Digital Economy Act battle
BT and TalkTalk's campaign against the Digital Economy Act has been given the backing of the Green Party.
The campaign organised by TalkTalk and BT to challenge the Digital Economy Act has been backed by the Green Party.

Adrian Ramsay, the deputy leader of the political party, said the body was in support of the plans to ensure a judicial review is carried out on the legislation, which could lead broadband providers to block sites featuring copyrighted material.

According to Mr Ramsay, the measures included in the act could create "a society of surveillance".

"The Digital Economy Act threatens to severely infringe civil liberties, as well as presenting problems to businesses and the economy," he explained.

"It could result in many people having their internet connection cut off through no fault of their own and restrictions to accessing open Wi-Fi networks."

BT and TalkTalk launched their campaign against the legislation earlier this month, with both companies arguing that the measures were not scrutinised properly at the end of the last parliament.

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michael V
19th July 2010
Good on TalkTalk! It's good to see that the ISP's understand the difference between right and wrong and are fighting for us.
Will Roebuck
19th July 2010
I agree entirely - It is fundamentally wrong that ISPs should police the Internet and compromise their relationship with customers. Rights holders need to get their act together and seek out new business models to support copyright revenues

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