RIAA and ISPs to police your traffic starting later this year

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In summary, there is a new plan in place for RIAA and ISPs to monitor internet traffic starting July 12. While some people may not be affected by this, others are not happy about the idea of their traffic being policed. The article also mentions that ISP's will only monitor users who have been reported for illegal activity. Additionally, there is concern that this could lead to a slippery slope towards a society similar to George Orwell's 1984.
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I don't download anything illegal, so it doesn't affect me.

I also updated your thread title to reflect the correction they added to the bottom of the article, it's not starting July 12.
 
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Evo said:
I don't download anything illegal, so it doesn't affect me.
It doesn't you bother that people are policing your traffic? That's absolutely fine, of course, but it doesn't sit particularly well with me.

Evo said:
I also updated your thread title to reflect the correction they added to the bottom of the article, it's not starting July 12.
Thanks! I hadn't yet noticed the update myself.
 
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Hobin said:
It doesn't you bother that people are policing your traffic? That's absolutely fine, of course, but it doesn't sit particularly well with me.
I thought the article said they intend to police the large illegal peer to peer and bit torrent sites. If they find you downloading illegal material from one of these monitored sites, you will get a notice saying the activity is illegal.

ISP's are not going to be monitoring their end users unless they have been reported for illegal activity.
 
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And with that step copyright infringement stopped forever and the world's economy was prosperous again...

I'm not surprised that the ISPs listed are also big players in cable. (Plus, AT&T already has the monitoring infrastructure that sends everything to the ███, so all they have to do is add another recipient! :wink:)
 
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Sounds like good news for centurylink.
 
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Sounds like a slipperly slope down to orwellville to me.
 

FAQ: RIAA and ISPs to police your traffic starting later this year

1. What is the RIAA and why are they working with ISPs to police traffic?

The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) is an organization that represents major record labels and works to protect their rights and interests. They are working with ISPs (Internet Service Providers) to police traffic in order to combat online piracy and copyright infringement.

2. How will the RIAA and ISPs be policing my traffic?

The specifics of how the RIAA and ISPs will be policing traffic are not clear, but it is likely that they will be monitoring internet activity for any potential copyright infringement. This could include tracking downloads and uploads of copyrighted material.

3. Will my internet privacy be compromised by the RIAA and ISPs policing my traffic?

There is a potential for internet privacy to be compromised, as the RIAA and ISPs will have access to your internet activity. However, ISPs are still required to follow privacy laws and regulations, so your personal information should still be protected.

4. What happens if the RIAA and ISPs find that I have engaged in copyright infringement?

If the RIAA and ISPs find that you have engaged in copyright infringement, they may send a warning or notice to your ISP. Your ISP may then take action, such as slowing down your internet speed or terminating your service. In some cases, legal action may be taken against you.

5. Can I avoid having my traffic policed by the RIAA and ISPs?

Unfortunately, there is no way to completely avoid having your traffic policed by the RIAA and ISPs. However, you can protect yourself by only downloading and sharing copyrighted material that you have the legal right to access, and by using a virtual private network (VPN) to mask your internet activity.

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