9 Apr
2010
9 Apr
'10
1:30 p.m.
I don't live in UK and I maybe want to stream BBC web streams over ssh.
It was illegal before the law (te-hee), but now, according to the law, "ISPs
that fail to apply technical measures against subscribers can be fined up to
?250,000".
I am in the same position as you but do not think you are correct
about the current law. It is not and never has been illegal to stream
BBC content. It is against the BBC conditions. This makes it a civil
matter between the user and the BBC and not a criminal case.
On a practical note there is also the question of jurisdiction if it
becomes illegal. They would still have to take action in your country
of residence. I suspect the only realistic measure the BBC could take
is to demand that Bitfolk close the account or block the BBC. If this
were to happen Bitfolk would have little choice but to comply.
Steve