Cox stated that a recent appeals court ruling 'would force ISPs to terminate Internet service to households or businesses based on unproven allegations of infringing activity... Terminating Internet service would not just impact the individual accused of unlawfully downloading content, it would kick an entire household off the Internet.' This highlights the potential impacts of punitive measures on innocent users.
Digital rights groups like the Electronic Frontier Foundation objected to the ruling, arguing that it 'would result in innocent and vulnerable users losing essential Internet access.' This statement underscores the broader implications for user rights and accessibility.
The appeals court affirmed that Cox was guilty of willful contributory infringement but vacated the $1 billion damages award, indicating a legal complexity that impacts the industry significantly. The ruling brings to light the challenges ISPs face in addressing piracy while managing user rights.
Cox has petitioned the Supreme Court, claiming that ISPs shouldn't be put in a position of policing their networks based on allegations, asserting that this goes against customer expectations and could lead to unfair penalties.
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