Labels take BT Ireland to court over three strikes policy
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.”
Tags: BT Ireland, IRMA, Three strikes
