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Digital Economy Act 2010
Summary
The Digital Economy Act 2010 is a law designed to modernise the UK's internet infrastructure and tackle online piracy. It allows the government to push broadband rollout across the country and gives copyright holders tools to take action against illegal downloading, though it's been controversial over privacy concerns.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing measures to help the UK's digital economy grow and create jobs in technology and broadband industries. It aims to give people faster internet access and protect creative works like music and films from illegal copying online.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act gives too much power to internet providers to disconnect people suspected of illegal file-sharing without proper court involvement. Others are concerned it could slow down internet speeds and may not actually stop piracy effectively.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading16 Mar 2010
- 2nd reading6 Apr 2010
- Committee stage7 Apr 2010
- 3rd reading7 Apr 2010
Lords
- 1st reading19 Nov 2009
- 2nd reading2 Dec 2009
- Committee stage6 Jan 2010
- Report stage1 Mar 2010
- 3rd reading15 Mar 2010
Royal Assent8 Apr 2010
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