BBC: Google must divulge YouTube log
Google must divulge the viewing habits of every user who has ever watched any video on YouTube, a US court has ruled. The ruling comes as part of Google's legal battle with Viacom over allegations of copyright infringement. Digital rights group the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) called the ruling a "set-back to privacy rights". The viewing log, which will be handed to Viacom, contains the log-in ID of users, the computer IP address (online identifier) and video clip details. While the legal battle between the two firms is being contested in the US, it is thought the ruling will apply to YouTube users and their viewing habits everywhere. Viacom, which owns MTV and Paramount Pictures, has alleged that YouTube is guilty of massive copyright infringement. The UK's Premier League association is also seeking class action status with Viacom on the issue, alleging YouTube, which was bought by Google in 2006, has been used to watch football highlights...more...
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by Mulboyne » Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:23 am
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by This is a pen » Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:48 am
If they can not protect something as simple of your YouTube searches then how are they going to protect your Medical Records?
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by Greji » Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:39 pm
Mulboyne wrote:BBC: Google must divulge YouTube log
Google must divulge the viewing habits of every user who has ever watched any video on YouTube, a US court has ruled.
I wonder how they will deal with that long list of goat videos under my IP?
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by james » Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:44 pm
Mulboyne wrote:Google must divulge the viewing habits of every user who has ever watched any video on YouTube, a US court has ruled.
*phew!* i thought they said youporn.com.. all is good.
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