What happened: Sky has sent around 200 cease-and-desist letters to people in the Republic of Ireland accused of watching pirated content via 'dodgy sticks'.
Why it matters:
- It represents a new method to combat piracy by directly warning suspected users.
- Viewers in Ireland using unauthorised streaming devices are the primary targets of this approach.
MNN Take: Sky’s letters aim to deter piracy by alerting alleged users to legal risks, potentially reducing unauthorised content viewing.
Sources: BBC UK