Government goes for illegal P2P file-sharers with Digital Economy Bill…

The Government has introduced its Digital Economy Bill in the Queen’s Speech.  Amongst the changes to the law to be introduced by the Bill are provisions that could see illegal peer-to-peer file-sharers cut off from the Internet. The BPI – a body that represents the record industry – thinks that it is a good thing to protect the creative sector. However, The Open Rights Group is concerned that people could be stopped from engaging in everyday activities like shopping and social networking. In addition, the Government plans to introduce age ratings on all video games aimed at children aged 12 years or older.