The RIAA has asked the FCC that network neutrality rules not prevent anti-piracy efforts.
“In these comments,” the RIAA wrote, “we encourage the FCC to stay its course and explicitly support, encourage, and endorse ISP efforts to fight piracy.”
At first blush, this appears to be an innocuous request, yet historically ISPs have had little responsibility for monitoring traffic for piracy. It’s only been recently that they have handed over subscriber information without a subpoena request. This will create a great cost for ISPs, with the potential effect of raising prices for consumers.
via RIAA: Net neutrality shouldn’t inhibit antipiracy | Media Maverick – CNET News.