Australians who share pirated movies online could have their internet connections cancelled under a legal claim that got underway in a Sydney court today.
The local film industry is taking on iiNet, Australia’s third-largest internet service provider (ISP), with claims it allows users to illegally share copyright material.
If the group of 34 film companies wins the case, Australian ISPs could be forced to monitor and cut off customers who share pirated movies.
Today the case opened with claims from Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) investigators that almost 98,000 iiNet customers had illegally shared material online within a 59-week period, according to iTNews.com.au.
For full article, please see News.com.au.
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