The system was designed to be a compromise, discouraging piracy without being punitive towards offenders.
But advocates say the system was quickly “exploited,” with some companies apparently issuing demands for payment while claiming that users could face massive liability if they refuse to pay.
These alleged abuses prompted the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic, OpenMedia, Geist, and other experts to write an open letter to the government, calling for changes to fix the flawed notice-and-notice system.
Read full story here: Copyright Notices Can No Longer Demand Payment For Alleged Piracy | CTV News
