A radical plan to tackle internet piracy, which would make broadband providers legally liable for music and films downloaded from unlicensed websites by their customers, is being considered by the government.In exchange, internet service providers (ISPs) would receive a small payment for every film or music track downloaded legally by their customers, which could make them millions of pounds in additional revenue.
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UK anti-piracy plan to make ISPs liable for illegal downloads
A radical plan to tackle internet piracy, which would make broadband providers legally liable for music and films downloaded from unlicensed websites by their customers, is being considered by the government.