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In a follow up to the news post yesterday, The Register have posted a story here, confirming that Verizon are to appeal in the music download ID case.
Verizon has condemned the ruling claiming that it will have a "chilling effect on private communications".
In a statement Sarah B Deutsch, VP and associate general counsel for Verizon said: "The court's decision has troubling ramifications for consumers, service providers and the growth of the Internet.
"It opens the door for anyone who makes a mere allegation of copyright infringement to gain complete access to private subscriber information without the due process protections afforded by the courts."
More here.
Verizon has condemned the ruling claiming that it will have a "chilling effect on private communications".
In a statement Sarah B Deutsch, VP and associate general counsel for Verizon said: "The court's decision has troubling ramifications for consumers, service providers and the growth of the Internet.
"It opens the door for anyone who makes a mere allegation of copyright infringement to gain complete access to private subscriber information without the due process protections afforded by the courts."
More here.