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RSS ISPAISPs face fresh threat from file-sharing laws
News But the ISPA replied saying there are numerous obstacles to a legislative response and as "mere conduits of information, ISPs bear no legal liability for content on their servers". But the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) has hit back... [18 Jun 2008]
Critics attack gov't email, phone database plan
News The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) has been consulting with the government over the draft bill. An ISPA spokesman said: "We want to know more about the government's intentions regarding 'modifying the procedures for acquiring... [20 May 2008]
Broadband speeds under scrutiny
News In its response to the Consumer Panel recommendations, the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) said: "ISPA supports clear and transparent advertising and suggests that consumers speak to their ISP or the ISP they are looking to... [19 Dec 2007]
Broadband summit: Speed is the key
News ISP trade association ISPA told silicon.com it welcomes the government's efforts to address the issue of next-generation network infrastructure. Discussion is certainly underway on the future of broadband Britain, said ISPA's spokesman, pointing to... [27 Nov 2007]
BBC iPlayer sparks broadband row
News A spokesman for ISP trade association Ispa said: "iPlayer's impact on broadband networks obviously will have to be assessed and looked at over time. Tiscali has expressed concern about the impact of the BBC's iPlayer on the level of demand for... [14 Aug 2007]
Data leaks - Europe readies new rules
News The trade association for UK ISPs, Ispa, said it would not welcome a security breach notification law. The European Commission is considering tightening some regulations around when companies have to reveal security leaks - but rules will only... [02 Aug 2007]
ISPs: 'Don't blame us for illegal activity'
News The Internet Service Providers' Association (Ispa) has repeated its assertion that ISPs should not be responsible for any illegal file-sharing that takes place over their networks. Speaking yesterday in the wake of a controversial ruling in a... [12 Jul 2007]
Spam storm needs ISP action, urges security chief
News Ispa, the UK's internet service providers' association, will today make a presentation to the House of Lords science and technology committee on computer security and spam. A spokesman for Ispa said it understands the majority of spam originates... [14 Mar 2007]
Amnesty: ISPs must safeguard free speech
News Speaking at the annual awards dinner held last week by the Internet Service Providers' Association (Ispa), Amnesty's campaigns director, Tim Hancock, told delegates: "Web users and service providers alike have a responsibility to keep alive the... [20 Feb 2007]
Heroes and villains of the web named
News The Internet Service Providers Association (Ispa) has named and shamed the internet hero and villain of the year - the most eagerly anticipated gongs at its annual awards bash. A statement from Ispa said: "Commissioner Viviane Reding and the... [16 Feb 2007]
ISPs asked to cut off music pirates
News A spokesman for the Internet Service Provider's Association (Ispa) told silicon.com disconnecting users is "not as easy as the IFPI might think" and proper legal procedures need to be in place before action is taken to ensure other laws - such as... [18 Jan 2007]
Web heroes and villains to be named and shamed
News Nominations for the internet's heroes and villains of 2006 have been unveiled by the Internet Services Providers' Association (Ispa). Despite leading the charge to reduce extortionate mobile roaming charges, European commissioner Viviane Reding has... [05 Jan 2007]
Leader: An Ofcom thumbs-up to new media regulation
Leader Organisations such as the Internet Watch Foundation and Ispa could teach a thing or two to other countries. Telecoms and media watchdog Ofcom has published research into consumer protection for Brits on the internet. [21 Jun 2006]
Consumer protection a DIY job on the net
News Self-regulatory bodies in the UK include TrustUK for ecommerce vendors, the Internet Service Providers Association (Ispa), the Internet Crime Forum and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) which cracks down on child abuse images and criminally... [21 Jun 2006]
Internet's 'heroes' and 'villains' to be named and shamed
News The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has named and shamed the candidates for its internet hero and villain awards. There is also a self-serving nomination from ISPA for commissioner Reding, for the revision of the TV without Frontiers... [13 Dec 2005]
