Internet users in the UK who go online and illegally download music and movies could have their Internet access revoked according to plans the government is considering.
A draft proposal says that Internet service providers would have to monitor users who accessed pirated content through their accounts. The government says that plans are in an early stage and it is working on final regulations.
Six million users a year are estimated to download files illegally in the UK and music and film companies say it is costing them millions in lost revenue annually.
The UK's major Internet providers, including BT, Virgin and Tiscali have been in negations with the entertainment industry about setting up a voluntary plan for monitoring pirate activity but no agreement has been finalized.
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