The role of this act is the current protection of copyrighted material. This means that the creators works is 'supposedly' protected against anyone claiming at their own. Copyright is a type of ownership. This Act should effectively protect the creators work against illegal download and distribution, however this frequently does not happen.
What is the role of Ofcom?
The role of Ofcom is the communications regulator. They regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms and mobiles, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. In the future they may be in charge of detecting and regulating illegal downloads.
How has downloading TV programmes and Films for free affected TV and Film industries?
This has affected these industries very negatively as they do not get the money or market they should for the creations. This means that they may not get the credit that they deserve, and therefore they don't make the money that the should be making.
Do you agree in the new copyright law proposal on downloading set out by Ofcom? why?
No we do not really agree with this because so many people take part in downloading for their own personal use which we believe should be legal. The limit of three times in a year is way to low considering the amount people download and we think that this could cause a lot of hassle from the people who listen to music and watch TV and Films online and also for the ISP's that will have to check though their customers' internet usage. We also think that if the ISP's are being made to monitor our download history then this is an invasion of privacy and isn't this an Act in its self?
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