"Sky currently assessing whether similar crackdown in Italy would work here"
"Irish dodgy-box users would face direct fines for the first time under new plans being considered by broadcasters and copyright authorities."
"It is understood the move is being planned by large TV rights holders such as Sky, after a similar crackdown was introduced in Italy."
Broadcasters and copyright authorities are considering plans to impose direct fines on Irish users of illegal streaming 'dodgy' TV boxes for the first time. Large TV rights holders, including Sky, plan to push the measures. The contemplated enforcement would mirror steps taken in Italy, where authorities targeted suppliers and users of illicit streaming devices. Proposed measures could include identifying purchasers or subscribers, pursuing legal action against sellers and applying penalties for consuming unlicensed streams. Adoption of these measures would shift enforcement toward penalizing end users in addition to commercial operators.
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