The French version of three-strikes has been revised so to remove the ultimate sanction of net disconnection, though a new fines system will be introduced that could penalise file-sharers earlier in the 'graduated response' process.
As much previously reported, France was one of the first countries to introduce a three-strikes style system for combating online piracy, with a special government agency called Hadopi set up to administer the procedure.
Under the system, rights owners can report suspected illegal file-sharers to the agency, which then forces the suspected file-sharer's internet service provider to send the offender a warning letter. If said file-sharer fails to disprove the allegations and continues to file-share, they receive a sterner letter that carries a threat.
Posted on: 03/09/2013Categories: News from CMU Online
