A new national surveillance program enlists ISP’s to monitor what users are doing. The creator or copyright holder would have access to this program. The ISP sends an email to that user to stop executing piracy. Afterward, they will send registered letter to that fellow but in case otherwise at the third step, they will completely cutoff his internet facility for one year or so. French lawmakers have also shown their interest in eliminating piracy and for that they voted last Thursday. Once the "Creation and Internet Law" is approved, it will go to the National Assembly for a final vote.
The UK and New Zealand have attempted to pass similar laws, but those efforts were struck down. The French government, however, has stronger ties to the media industry. According to France's entertainment industry, 450,000 illegal downloads take place each day causing loses of $10 million in royalties each year.
John Kennedy, CEO of international music industry organization IFPI said
"Over the last two years the French government has led the way in addressing this critical challenge. It has recognized that involving ISPs in addressing the massive flow of infringing content on their networks is not only essential to protect the rights of creators and producers, but can provide a sensible and proportionate solution that will work effectively in practice."
On the other hand, France socialist party has given their 180 degree opposite view on this; They said
"This is an assault on public and individual liberties."
The end consumers are also very worried about this law as they are the one who suffer at the end.
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I knew that we were at risk from being cut off but I didn't know the procedure. It does depend who is doing what. For example; I earn my living on the internet but occasionally my teenage son downloads music using my computer. I wonder if they would cut me off....?
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