It's hotting up in Ireland, where the country's second largest ISP BT Ireland is facing litigation from the four major labels, to force it to introduce a graduated response policy against illegal file-sharers.The news follows an agreement earlier this year between the labels – represented by industry body IRMA – and largest ISP Eircom, which agreed to introduce a three strikes scheme. Another ISP, UPC Communications, is also facing legal action now.The latter is defiant though: “There is no basis under Irish law requiring ISPs to control, access or block the internet content its users download,” says a spokeswoman for UPC. “In addition, the rights-holders' proposal gives rise to serious concerns for data privacy and consumer contract law.”
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