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Anonymity not possible for accused copyright infringers

In the post "RIAA Can Unmask Anonymous File Sharers, U.S. Court Rules" the news is that one cannot maintain one's anonymity if accused of infringement. The defendant attempted a defense based on right to privacy, but it did not hold up.

http://www.switched.com/2010/05/03/riaa-can-unmask-anonymous-file-sharers-u-s-court-rules/


Here is a link to the decision, posted on Legal Eagle

http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=infco20100429089

Posted by Lorre Smith on May 5, 2010 09:15 AM |

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