Very interesting and disturbing change to enhance the copyright controls imposed over Freeview HD services, I wonder what impact this will have over the Windows Media Center
Ofcom has granted the BBC the power to introduce anti-piracy technology to Freeview to limit the illegal copying of high-definition TV shows, despite complaints from organisations including the Open Rights Group that it is not in consumer or competition interest.
The BBC, which in November had its request denied until issues raised by ORG had been addressed, is to be allowed to change the Freeview multiplex licence to allow copy protection technology in set-top boxes so HD shows from broadcasters also including Channel 4 and ITV cannot become the target of pirates.
Ofcom said today that only manufacturers of set-top boxes and Freeview HD TV sets that include anti-piracy technology will be allowed to be compatible with the Freeview electronic programming guide. This will allow broadcasters to stop piracy of shows.
via guardian.co.uk.