Privacy loses to the RIAA
In a federal district court decision by Judge John Bates, Verizon lost its defense against the Recording Industry Association of America. A subpoena was issued by RIAA for the name of a Verizon costumer alleged to have trafficked in copyright violating material. Verizon has announced that it will appeal the decision.
Federal Court's Decision Means Less Privacy for Costumers, Verizon, Jan 21, 2003.
EFF RIAA V. Verizon Amicus Brief, EFF, August 30, 2002.
Judge Rules In RIAA's Favor In Verizon Dispute, RIAA, Jan 21, 2003.
