There’s an article on the BBC web site today (HERE) commenting on how O2 have condemned the fact that lawyers are targeting alleged file-shrers.  Apparently, thousands of controversial letters are being sent to alleged illegal file-shared in the UK. Many online sources are particularly concerned that the letters represent little more than apparent legal bullying, although the firm ACS: Law denies this.

The firm’s letters, which are sent out following applications to ISPs to reveal the postal addressess associated with alleged illegal download, offer the chance of settling out of court for approximately £500 per infringement. The report goes on to say that around 60,000 different UK IP addresses have been identified.

However, Which? have provided a handy guide about what to do if you’re accused of file sharing (link HERE)

It’s important that you shouldn’t ignore any such letter that you receive – and remember that they still have to prove that it was you that undertook the downloading and not somebody else within your household, or someone that potentially accessed your network.

Helpfully, Which? have also included some template letters for making a formal response if you receive one of these accusatory letters through the post, link HERE