In July , U. The site's domain name was registered in the U. Prosecutors alleged the site encouraged users to add links to other content that infringed copyright, reminding users they were saving money by using TVShack. In a June press release, U. After TVShack.
O'Dwyer was charged with copyright infringement, conspiracy to infringe a copyright and criminal copyright infringement. The U. The extradition request was another sign of the increased aggression with which U. Here are the latest Insider stories. More Insider Sign Out. Sign In Register. Sign Out Sign In Register. In fact, TVshack. So, while this move is effective to some extent, it is unlikely to be successful in eliminating online copyright infringement by itself.
In trying to control access to content on the Internet, the US Government seems to be fighting a losing battle. As with many similar efforts against the distribution of drugs, and unlawful music downloads, trying to stop illegal movie downloading is proving to be a near impossible task.
Copyright infringement is clearly a problem that everybody is trying to find the best way of tackling. In the UK Ofcom is currently consulting on how to give effect to measures introduced in the Digital Economy Act aimed at reducing online copyright infringement. ISPs will need to keep lists, and provide lists of repeat infringers in anonymised form to right holders on request.
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