Ireland's ISP giant UPC is up against the titans of the entertainment world. EMI, Sony, Universal, Warner and WEA are seeking to have websites blocked that allow the illegal download of music.
The labels claim that this act infringes on copyright and is in contraband of Irish and European legislation.
It has been reported by the Irish independent that Similar proceedings were brought previously by the companies against Eircom, which settled on terms including the companies providing Eircom with the IP addresses of all persons detected as illegal file-sharing copyrighted works.
Eircom also agreed to operate a “three strikes and you’re out” policy against subscribers who ignored warnings to cease infringements.
Under that system, subscribers get three warnings they have been found sharing music owned by members of the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA). If they are caught a fourth time, their broadband connection will be cut off for a year.
The record companies have also initiated proceedings against O2 and 3 Ireland aimed at securing their agreement to implement a similar system to that agreed with Eircom.
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