Lord Mandelson has announced that he intends to pursue file sharers and cut off the connections of persistent offenders. Mandelson restated his controversial plans to adopt a tougher approach to online piracy in a speech today at the Cabinet Forum. . The proposals mean that internet service providers will play a part in identifying the worst offenders, and will send warning letters before cutting them off from the internet. Account suspension will be an option available as a last resort for the most serious infringers, according to Mandleson, who believes that a series of cajoling letters will be enough to dissuade many downloaders from reoffending. "It is clear that, whilst unlawful file-sharing excites a strong response from all sides, it is not a victimless act. It is a genuine threat to our creative industries," said Mandelson.. Mandelson reveals a strategy to tackle unyielding file sharers, engaging internet service providers in tracking violators.. File Sharing, Online Piracy, ISP Regulations. . Alex
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