France has introduced new anti-piracy legislation, backed by entertainment industry heads and president Nicholas Sarkozy.
The Creation and Internet Bill also sets up a new state agency called the Higher Authority for the Distribution of Works and the Protection of Copyright on the Internet (Hadopi).
Users found to be downloading content illegally will be sent a warning email by the Hadopi, followed by an official letter if they continue to break the new law.
Repeat offenders could also be brought before a judge and imposed with fines or even have their internet access revoked.
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