Plagiarism Today

MAY 1, 2023

Court protects Redditor's privacy in piracy case, Saskatchewan demands removal of a parody logo and Twitter's piracy problems continue. The post 3 Count: Twitter Twits appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

First off today, Manish Singh at TechCrunch reports that the messaging platform Telegram has disclosed names, phone numbers and IP addresses of administrators that are accused of operating copyright-infringing channels on the service. Telegram has now indicated that it has complied with the order.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The defendant objected to this request, as handing over a hard drive copy would also reveal privacy-sensitive information such as family photos and content protected by attorney-client privilege. Judge Agrees With Privacy Concerns. After hearing both sides, U.S. — A copy of U.S.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 31, 2022

Telegram doesn’t permit copyright infringement and generally takes swift action in response. For some copyright holders that’s not enough, as new ‘pirate’ channels generally surface soon after. The application is particularly popular in India, where more than 20% of its user base resides.

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IPilogue

JULY 28, 2021

An entity’s unauthorized use of a photographer’s image engages many legal issues: invasion of privacy , defamation , and violation of the right of publicity , to name a few. Roderique said she would like to see a financial donation as this “mistake” happens too often to IBPOC creation. The Legal Side.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 27, 2022

House of Representatives will explore the leading role that Michigan has taken in addressing cybersecurity risks in state and local governments, as well as ways to promote data privacy despite the growth of biometric tracking systems.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The availability of a large variety of information has also increased the risk of Copyright Infringement due to its easy accessibility and dissemination. This has led to varying degrees of copyright infringements in this digital era. However, with more advantages, some disadvantages also come into play.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Typically, tattoo aftercare instructions include strictly hygienic recommendations, but tattoo artist Kat Von D might have a unique suggestion: prepare to be an exhibit in a copyright infringement lawsuit. for copyright infringement under the Copyright Act of 1976. Sedlik (“Sedlik”) filed a complaint in the U.

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Barry Sookman

APRIL 17, 2022

Mailchimp Suffers a Data Breach | Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider [link] 2022-04-11. Copyright infringement action dismissed where among other things, it was not proven that a photograph on a website… [link] 2022-04-12. What to Know; High Court Bars Use of Bitcoin as Security [link] 2022-04-11.

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SpicyIP

JULY 9, 2021

Recently, a copyright infringement suit had been filed before the District Court, Trivandrum, against Facebook India. A copyright holder has the exclusive right to communicate his work to the public and as the plaintiff’s sound recordings were used without authorisation, copyright infringement could be easily proved.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 1, 2022

The platform, which has a strong privacy focus, is now the go-to file storage platform for millions of people. Repeat Infringers. Mega has a repeat infringer policy when it comes to copyright infringement claims. 1,187,646 Takedown Requests. During the first quarter of the year, only two of these requests came in.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 13, 2022

Amidst growing concerns surrounding online privacy and security, VPN services have become increasingly popular in recent years. Over the past few years, we have seen copyright holders take several ISPs to court, accusing them of failing to disconnect repeat copyright infringers. Filmmakers sued Torguard. Torrent Blocking.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 8, 2023

Nearly all of them denied having downloaded the pirated films and one subscriber said they had never received a copyright infringement complaint, contrary to the filmmakers’ claim. Finally, the court addresses privacy concerns. ” The Neighbours?

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TorrentFreak

MAY 2, 2023

Without a license from the Dutch Data Protection Authority, linking the IP address to the subscriber’s information would violate privacy law. The Mircom Angle Dutch courts are required to weigh privacy rights against the interests of rightsholders to determine whether ISPs are required to comply with disclosure requests.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 26, 2023

This change is in large part the result of EU General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), a privacy law that limits the availability of personal information in public databases. This was a welcome privacy upgrade for many domain registrants, but anti-piracy groups were not happy.US Pirate sites tend to avoid.US

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IP Whiteboard

APRIL 15, 2021

The Duchess of Sussex) was recently granted summary judgment in a privacy claim against Associated Newspapers Limited, over the publication of extracts from a hand-written letter to her father (see HRH The Duchess of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2021] EWHC 273 (Ch) ). Background. The Duke of Sussex, a.k.a.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 11, 2023

IP law in publishing, especially at The Globe – who is known for being an early provider of digital media and device-agnostic content delivery – goes far beyond copyright infringement and litigation. Complying with privacy regulations, especially in IT contracts, is as important as it can be misunderstood.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Users may also prefer less advertising or find the amount of user data scooped up by official apps a privacy risk. Massive Copyright Infringement The language used in the complaint makes it extremely clear that the MPA views playlists as a threat and illegal under copyright law.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 15, 2022

Launched in 2008, search engine DuckDuckGo is a go-to service for Internet users who value their privacy. The privacy-focused search engine is not immune to potential copyright issues, however. These “bangs”, as they are called, were seen as a potential copyright infringement liability. “We

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Telegram doesn’t permit copyright infringement and generally takes swift action in response to complaints. This includes the removal of channels dedicated to piracy but for some copyright holders that’s not enough; they also want to know who the copyright-infringing users are. Rightsholders Request User Data.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Telegram doesn’t permit copyright infringement and generally takes swift action in response to complaints. This includes the removal of channels dedicated to piracy but for some copyright holders that’s not enough; they also want to know who the copyright-infringing users are. Rightsholders Request User Data.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

According to Ziggo, linking IP addresses to specific subscribers raises serious privacy concerns, even if the personal information isn’t shared with BREIN. However, the privacy concerns are legitimate. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

VPNs are valuable tools for people who want to access the Internet securely and with decent privacy. Russia began cracking down on VPNs in 2017 to help deter copyright infringement. Unlike in Russia, China’s anti-VPN stance has little to do with copyright infringement. This includes Russia’s VPN law.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 17, 2022

Amidst growing concerns surrounding online privacy and security, VPN services have become increasingly popular in recent years. Over the past few years we have seen copyright holders take several ISPs to court, accusing them of failing to disconnect repeat copyright infringers.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Six causes of action including copyright infringement, trafficking in circumvention devices contrary to the DMCA, trademark violations, and unfair competition, encouraged three defendants to settle with Bungie. However, with Ring-1 still in business, more work lay ahead. However, with Ring-1 still in business, more work lay ahead.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In addition, it refuted the copyright infringement allegations; these lacked substance and were ungrounded because some of the referenced copyrights were registered well after the cheats were first made available. Court Dismissed Bungie’s Copyright Claims In May 2022, U.S.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 15, 2024

As reported yesterday, the Australian government has just released the 2023 edition of its Consumer Survey on Online Copyright Infringement. When compared to how many citizens resorted to pirate sources in 2015, the figures for 2023 show improvement almost right across the board.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Popular Internet infrastructure service Cloudflare serves millions of customers and provides a variety of connectivity and privacy features to the general public. One of Cloudflare’s main aims is to make the Internet more secure while respecting the privacy of its users. However, it can block access through its service.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JUNE 14, 2023

AI website agreements – terms of use and privacy agreements – play an instrumental role in this context, tackling many complex issues, including data privacy, informed consent, data security, and intellectual property management. But as technology advances, so must the legal framework that surrounds it.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 25, 2022

Some initiatives, such as the blocking of websites and URLs to reduce copyright infringement, are commonplace outside Russia but local authorities have also begun defining additional content categories, including some political dissent, as illegal. The decision of the court is contrary to the law and already established practice.

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IP Intelligence

MARCH 21, 2023

Even with such protections, though, advice should be tailored depending on the level of sensitivity of the information (for example, to protect the company’s trade secrets) and the company’s obligations to third parties with respect to such information (for example, contractual obligations, data privacy laws and employment laws).

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Velocity of Content

JANUARY 25, 2024

And would a user of Generative AI services be much assured by an AI tool created in a so-called “relaxed copyright jurisdiction?” For example, UK law explicitly does not permit text and data mining of copyright materials for commercial purposes without a license, while Singapore law does (where those have been lawfully accessed).

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Barry Sookman

MAY 29, 2022

Quebec Court of Appeal confirms dismissal of the first privacy class action on the merits [link] 2022-05-24. Commercial Software Licensor Has a Valid Claim for Copyright Infringement Under 28 U.S.C. Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2022-05-21 [link] 2022-05-22. Canadian CASL Compliance Errors [link] 2022-05-22.

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Barry Sookman

JULY 3, 2022

Multijurisdictional privacy class action certified [link] 2022-06-27. Claim for copyright infringement against Google UK dismissed [link] … The post Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2022-07-02 appeared first on Barry Sookman. link] 2022-06-29. link] 2022-06-30. David Vaver Presents “Mr.

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Barry Sookman

JUNE 12, 2022

Paramount sued for copyright infringement over Top Gun: Maverick – The Globe and Mail [link] 2022-06-06. Announcement: Information Commissioner assumes privacy duties on interim basis [link] … The post Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2022-06-11 appeared first on Barry Sookman.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 17, 2024

In my opinion, this is the crux of the decision, and critics might argue that the court is coming quite close to treating fair use as a right rather than just a defense against a copyright infringement claim. This slightly opens the door for other platforms to claim that their ToS protect different interests, such as users’ privacy.

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Barry Sookman

JUNE 5, 2022

Tim Hortons violated law in tracking people with app even when it was not in use, privacy watchdogs say – The Globe… [link] 2022-06-01. Facial recognition: Clearview AI fined more than £7.5m by the ICO [link] 2022-05-30. O Hypocrisy!

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