As of the time of writing, there are already plenty of preparations being held for the protest against the Digital Economy Bill and many are being invited to join the cause by going to the 38 Degree Website.
This is the current spirit for many people who are standing up to defend their right to privacy and access to the internet without fear of the government control.
What may have originally been a major turning point for the online industry has now become a scandalous affair with the details of the Bill’s control policies being exposed. Most of the earlier parts of the bill discussed matters surrounding the propagation of internet services in the entirety of the UK and the need to bring net access to all people. There are also talks of tax breaks for game companies and also for royalties to authors of eBooks.
What has gotten some serious attention is the clause that pushes for control and sanction over various internet services. These restrictions could ultimately change the way we handle internet access in schools, offices and even in public areas. With network owners being held responsible for all network activities, it would not be surprising to see these services taken down if the bill pushes through.
Many are also questioning the procedures through which the bill is being put into motion. With the elections not so far away, the process has become rushed and many feel that the bill will not be studied adequately with the interests of the citizens in mind. With the bill pushing for internet blocking and activity logging, it takes away the right to privacy in communication –a major setback that the legislation should think about carefully if this bill will ever see fruition.
Get to know more about the protest against the DEB at Computer Active UK.
Tags: Piracy