Summary: The controversial Digital Economy Act 2010 has generated much public debate, and the implications for colleges and universities remain unclear. The Act aims to tackle online copyright infringement by giving Ofcom, the communication industry regulator, new powers to deal with it. Jisc is advising all institutions to consult the Ofcom codes by 31 July 2010 and to start preparing now to understand the implications of the law. Nicola Yeeles from Jisc spoke to Kirsty McLaughlin, legal information specialist at Jisc Legal, to find out what the new Act could mean for those who work and learn in universities and colleges.
