Illegal downloaders may start finding notices in their inboxes thanks to new federal copyright laws that came into effect Jan. 1.
The letters will inform those who illegally download movies, shows, music and other copyrighted materials of their copyright transgression as required by the Canadian government’s Notice and Notice regime.
As of Jan. 1, Internet service providers are legally required to forward their customers any notice the ISPs receive from a copyright holder about an alleged act of infringement. This gives them a “safe harbour” from liability, according to Michael Geist, a law professor at University of Ottawa and privacy expert.
Ottawa Citizen – Shannon Lough – January 5, 2015.
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