file sharing
TalkTalk calls Bono's file-sharing argument 'outrageous'

TalkTalk calls Bono's file-sharing argument 'outrageous'
ISP TalkTalk has led the criticism of U2 lead singer Bono's claims that ISPs are 'reverse Robin Hoods' for not doing more to combat illegal file-shari…
6 Jan 2010
Lord Puttnam: Why Digital Economy Bill is right move

Lord Puttnam: Why Digital Economy Bill is right move
Speaking at a panel discussion on digital cinema, Puttnam outlines his thoughts on why the Digital Economy bill is crucial for the UK.
25 Nov 2009
Mandelson wants more copyright power

Mandelson wants more copyright power
Business Secretary Peter Mandelson is looking to create what one blogger has described as the 'office of Pirate-Finder General'.
20 Nov 2009
Need to Know: Digital Economy Bill

Need to Know: Digital Economy Bill
The bill is set to be unveiled in more detail tomorrow, but here are the basics on the file sharing plans and more.
19 Nov 2009
Queen's speech introduces file sharing plans

Queen's speech introduces file sharing plans
The Queen introduced the Digital Economy Bill today, which includes the government's plans to cut of illegal file sharers.
18 Nov 2009
Mandelson unveils file sharing disconnection plan

Mandelson unveils file sharing disconnection plan
Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has said illegal file sharers will be cut off, using a similar system to that of France.
28 Oct 2009
Telco bosses rail against anti-piracy proposals

Telco bosses rail against anti-piracy proposals
Will innocent broadband users be hit by ‘kangaroo courts’?
4 Sep 2009
Government hits back at file sharing criticism

Government hits back at file sharing criticism
The Government has fought back against criticisms to new proposals to deal with illegal filesharers.
28 Aug 2009
ISPs and campaigners slam file sharing law

ISPs and campaigners slam file sharing law
TalkTalk has said it will 'strongly resist' the proposal to suspend file sharers broadband - and they're not the only ones angry.
26 Aug 2009
Mandelson meeting sparks file sharing debate

Mandelson meeting sparks file sharing debate
Did a meeting between business secretary Peter Mandelson and a top record company executive spark an anti-piracy push?
17 Aug 2009
File sharers beware: the government is after you

File sharers beware: the government is after you
The government and the industry at large has a big job on its hands trying to bring down the downloaders.
18 May 2009
Government urged to disconnect pirate file sharers

Government urged to disconnect pirate file sharers
Organisations want to cut off users for repeatedly downloading illegal content, but ISPs don’t agree that this is the right thing to do.
12 May 2009
Windows 7 RC floating on the Pirate Bay

Windows 7 RC floating on the Pirate Bay
Predictably, the release candidate for Microsoft's Windows 7 is already on file sharing websites, but should you trust it?
24 Apr 2009
IP minister calls off file-sharing threats

IP minister calls off file-sharing threats
The Intellectual Property minister has poured cold water on proposals to make ISPs implement a policy that could ultimately lead to the disconnection …
26 Jan 2009
File sharing infects 500,000 computers

File sharing infects 500,000 computers
McAfee reveal details on what it calls the most significant malware outbreak since 2005, as peer-to-peer networks look under threat.
9 May 2008