Dutch judge rules in favor of file sharing
In an attempt to collect names and addresses of file traders, a Dutch industry group Brein was defeated in court with charges of broken Dutch privacy laws. Five internet service providers; UPC, Essent Kabelcom, Tiscali, Wanadoo and KPN, were asked to provide private information about individuals who shared files such as copyrighted music, movies and software applications over their internet connection. Brein, which represents 52 media organizations including EMI, Universal and Sony Music, had followed a case investigation by a US firm. Nine people who were identified as one of the illegal file traders had already reached agreements without any legal battle with Brein who originally contacted the individuals.
Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm, who represented the five internet service providers, stated that winning this case was an important victory for the privacy of internet users.
Anti-piracy group organization Brein, stated that it will try again to get the identification data and will take the case to a higher court. Until that time, the laws in Holland will continue to protect the privacy of internet users.
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8:59 am July 13th, 2005 
In an attempt to collect names and addresses of file traders, a Dutch industry group Brein was defeated in court with charges of broken Dutch privacy laws. Five internet service providers; UPC, Essent Kabelcom, Tiscali, Wanadoo and KPN, were asked to provide private information about individuals who shared files such as copyrighted music, movies and software applications over their internet connection. Brein, which represents 52 media organizations including EMI, Universal and Sony Music, had followed a case investigation by a US firm. Nine people who were identified as one of the illegal file traders had already reached agreements without any legal battle with Brein who originally contacted the individuals.
Christiaan Alberdingk Thijm, who represented the five internet service providers, stated that winning this case was an important victory for the privacy of internet users.
Anti-piracy group organization Brein, stated that it will try again to get the identification data and will take the case to a higher court. Until that time, the laws in Holland will continue to protect the privacy of internet users.
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