AT&T set to start six-strike anti-piracy campaign?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57532205-38/at-t-set-to-start-six-strike-anti-piracy-campaign/

AT&T set to start six-strike anti-piracy campaign?
According to alleged documents, offending copyright infringers can expect that their access to certain Web sites will be blocked.
by Charlie Osborne
October 15, 2012 6:59 AM PDT

... Warning notices will begin to be sent out on November 28, according to the documents. If subscribers are caught downloading content protected by intellectual copyright -- including videos, games and music -- they can expect to have access to frequently visited Web sites blocked...

But what happens when you reach a fifth or sixth warning? Bang, say goodbye to The Pirate Bay or your favorite cyber-locker. If you want the block lifted, you'll be redirected to the online course, which will work hard to rectify your knowledge on IP laws. If it reaches this point, however, the situation might change. As the alleged documents note: "After the fifth alert, the content owner may pursue legal action against the customer, and may seek a court order requiring AT&T to turn over personal information to assist the litigation".

AT&T is unlikely to be the only Internet provider that will embark on some kind of anti-piracy plan that will impact consumers. Last year, the MPAA and RIAA signed up with AT&T, Cablevision, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon to create the Center for Copyright Information in the United States.

Under the terms of the center, each ISP is allowed to warn and punish subscribers for breaking the law. However, each Internet provider is bound to inform copyright holders about repeat offenders. If a court grants a subpoena to the MPAA and RIAA, then personal details can be handed over and you can expect to find yourself in front of a judge after downloading "Game of Thrones."