A Statutory Instrument has been set out on costs sharing for rights holders and ISPs in implementing the Digital Economy Act (DEA). The progress of the DEA through both Houses of Parliament has come as a surprise to some considering BT and TalkTalk have been granted Judicial review of the DEA for apparent non-compatibility with EU law. The Statutory Instrument (SI) sets out the arrangements for rights holders and ISPs to share the costs for implementing the notification and appeals process for alleged copyright infringing ISP subscribers. The outcomes of the SI being debated in Parliament and theJudicial review could have implications for colleges and universities. More information is available here: http://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/4546-legislation-progresses-on-cost-sharing-set-out-in-the-digital-economy-act.html.