‘Talk Talk’ wants government to change its policy on copyright protection.

Dido Harding of ‘Talk Talk’, the broadband provider, believes that copyright protection in broadband industry is something to be welcomed by all. As per the Digital Economy Act, the broadband providers have to cut access to the customers who violate copyright laws. Any cost involved will have to be met by the provider. But Ofcom is unhappy that the service providers are not discharging their duties properly. They are unable to effectively block access to illegal websites. The government has to make alternate arrangement for the purpose. Culture Secretary Jeremy had indicated that it is for the content providers, advertisers and carriers to take action against those sites which exhibit forbidden contents. This does not agree with the Digital Economy Act. Mrs. Harding believes that the measures in the Act will put the burden on the customers for no mistake of theirs. The copyright infringement should be put down, at any cost, but should be done taking into consideration the interest of the users. Mr. Hunt had stated that the broadband providers should be empowered to cut access to only those sites determined by the court. Mrs. Hording shares the opinion of Mr. Hunt. It is reasonable to take to task the sites which are guilty rather than punishing the customers.