Belgium’s Court of First Instance has, perhaps, set a precedent in the application of EU copyright laws. With its most recent ruling in a file-sharing case, the Court has decided to hold the ISP responsible for the activities of its users. More particularly, it has charged the ISP with setting up anti-file sharing software, with an eventual fine of over $3,000 per day if the technology is not implemented by the deadline set forth.
Belgian ISP held responsible for user activity
5 Jul, 2007 at 4:29pm ET
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