When ISPs Become Copyright Cops: The Internet Access Nightmare Looms
If the Supreme Court doesn’t reverse a lower court’s decision, ISPs could become copyright cops, cutting off internet access based on mere accusations. This could leave innocent users in the digital dark and make life harder than assembling IKEA furniture without instructions.
Hot Take:
From download to downfall! If the Supreme Court doesn’t step in, ISPs might soon find themselves in the business of policing your internet habits, kicking you offline faster than you can say ‘LimeWire.’ Watch out, because even that innocent cat meme could be grounds for unplugging your WiFi faster than you can ask, “What infringement?”
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court’s decision could force ISPs to terminate internet access based on accusations of copyright infringement.
- This case revolves around “secondary liability,” where ISPs can be held liable for users’ actions.
- The EFF and other organizations are urging the Court to apply patent law standards to copyright cases.
- Terminating internet access affects entire households and communities, not just the accused individual.
- With limited broadband providers, many Americans would struggle to reconnect if cut off.
Already a member? Log in here