p2pnet.net News:- The European media regulation directive TV Without Frontiers says national governments would be responsible for regulating the internet.

But UK media watchdog Ofcom, backed by culture secretary Tessa Jowell, says the plan is unworkable and would stifle creativity and investment in new media across Europe, says Guardian Unlimited.

“Ofcom said internet users should be left to police themselves within the bounds of the law,” says the story, going on:

“Because internet technology does not respect borders, it argued, users would simply turn instead to websites in the US and elsewhere.”

The council of ministers yesterday, “bowed to pressure to limit government oversight to ‘TV-like’ services on the web” meaning, “Ofcom will regulate TV-style video downloads from major broadcasters, but not video clips on social networking websites,” adds Guardian Unlimited.

Also See:
Guardian Unlimited - Britain kills EU attempt to regulate net video clips, November 14, 2006

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