UK Government net disconnections could scupper free Wi-Fi and breach EU laws, says expert
David Goldstein
The Government’s Digital Economy Bill could be in breach of EU laws, according to an internet law expert. Professor Lilian Edwards has also warned that the Bill could make it impossible to operate a free wireless network legally.
The Bill, published last week, contains an outline of the Government’s plans to terminate internet connections that record labels have said have been used for illegal file sharing.
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