UK Government Issues Digital Britain Interim Report

As part of its Digital Britain initiative, the UK government recently issued its Interim Report, which outlines a strategic plan to position the UK as a leader in the global digital economy and to spur growth in the digital and communications industries. The Interim Report contains a number of recommendations, including the creation of a digital rights agency to prevent and reduce online copyright infringement.

Launched in 2008, the Digital Britain Review had five key objectives:

1. fostering an attractive investment climate for the digital economy;
2. creating high-quality content for UK citizens;
3. providing fairness and access for all;
4. developing the infrastructure, skills and take-up to enable the online delivery of public services, and