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07:13 23rd September 2010
The IT industry has seen the development of technology used by internet pirates but although some of that technology is provided by internet service providers ISPs they shouldn't be paying to combat online piracy, according to Mark Jackson, editor-in-chief of ISP information source ISPr.
"None believe that ISPs should have to foot the bill, especially since they are only mere conduits of data and do not control it," Mr Jackson said.
While the majority of ISPs "agree with the basic principal of warning customers about their activity," as outlined by communications watchdog Ofcom, "they disagree on some of the details and apportioning of costs," he added.
The expert said most ISPs believe it is the rights holders who should be picking up the tab.
He went on to say that most ISPs agree with the initial steps to be taken against infringers, despite being worried that the technical measures will be introduced as a punishment if these steps fail.
Earlier this year, Ofcom proposed a three-stage notification process for ISPs to inform their subscribers of copyright infringements as part of the proposed code of practice for online copyright infringement reduction measures.
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