Digital Economy Bill becomes law
The controversial Digital Economy Bill became law today.
In a statement this morning, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills said:
"The Digital Economy Bill has now been published as the Digital Economy Act 2010, following Royal Assent. The Act includes provisions relating to the UK's communications infrastructure, public service broadcasting, copyright licensing and online infringement of copyright, and security and safety online and in video games.
"Some of the measures in the Act will come into effect immediately with others coming into effect in two months' time. Many of the Act's provisions require further public consultation and in some cases approval by Parliament, before they can be implemented."
To read more reaction to the controversial Digital Economy Bill, click here.
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