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Written question asked by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 12 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 June 2007. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 June 2007 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Intellectual Property Review

Question
(2) what steps he is taking to ensure that internet service providers and copyright holders are observing protocols to remove and disbar internet users engaged in online copyright theft; and if he will make a statement;
Answer

Industry associations representing the interests of internet service providers and copyright holders are actively discussing developments of a voluntary protocol to address misuse of content and copyright theft. Discussions are proceeding well and we would anticipate agreement in autumn to forestall the need for Government intervention.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
143027; 461 c1602W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Intellectual Property Review
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk