A survey done by the YouGov has concluded that the general attitude of the public does not believe that those who illegally share files on the internet should have their broadband or mobile broadband disconnected.
The study was one commissioned by the agency ‘Open Rights Group’, and had found that up to 68 per cent of people believe that such offenders should have a right to trial before any action is taken against them.
They also went on to find that a third of the public would be much less likely to support a political party that disconnects peoples landlines or pay as you go mobile broadband accounts in such a ‘guilty until proven innocent’ manner.
Jim Killock, Executive Director of the Open Rights Group, said the figures should make Lord Mandelson, the business secretary, “think again” over the proposals. He went on to say that.
“This poll shows people rely on the internet, and an overwhelming majority think that access should only ever be withdrawn as the result of court action.”
The Open Rights Group was formed in 2005 to ensure the rights of consumers are protected in the digital age.
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