Forced disconnection from the Internet due to Winny use is not allowed

The other day,Four industry groups that domestic providers are affiliated agreed to forcibly disconnect the Internet connection to users who are constantly exchanging illegal files using file sharing softwareAccording to the report by the Mainichi Newspaper, it seems that the forced disconnection based on the use of Winny will not be accepted.

Heavy users repeatedly browsing movie sites rather than file sharing were permitted to impose certain restrictions.

Details are as below.
Net congestion: Guideline for eliminating related 4 groups Heavy user restrictions - Everyday jp (Mainichi Shimbun)

According to this article, four communication related organizations, such as the Japan Internet Provider Association, have summarized the guidelines for eliminating the situation called "net traffic jam" or "net congestion" in which communication speed is reduced due to traffic congestion.

According to it, with regard to heavy users who send and receive massive amounts of moving image files etc. by using a video sharing site, etc., if the communication quality of other general users suffers, certain limitations on the use by heavy users It is said that it will be allowed to impose. However, in order to prevent limitations that are overdue, there is a requirement that the extent of conditions and conditions be stated beforehand in the contract terms and so forth.

In addition, regarding communication using file sharing software such as Winny, in principle, it is "not allowed" to make it completely unavailable due to "net traffic jam" or "net congestion", only to describe in the contract terms In addition, it is said that it is necessary to obtain the consent of individual users by e-mail etc.

This guideline is likely to be officially decided in April, but what exactly will it be managed? For users who frequently use the video sharing service,Compare the extent and condition of restrictions set by each provider, It seems necessary to choose a provider.