G_Poobah
join:2004-01-17
Schenectady, NY
| reply to GOLFnSUN
Re: Verizon merely following the law
Wrong answer there..
If the ISP is 'looking for markers', they they are snooping on my data, and THAT is a major infringement of my privacy. The USPS isn't allowed to read my mail without a warrant, the telephone company isn't allowed to record my calls without a warrant, why does Disney get a 'free pass' to illegally spy on it's customers?
What's the appeals process for the customer, if they are falsely accused?
Is Verizon liable if they accuse the wrong person?
Can Verizon be held liable for ALL infringement then?
If so, then what about comcast?
Who watches the watchers at verizon?
What's the process they use to determine what's infringing?
Hell, I AM a verizon shareholder, and as a shareholder, I think it's a dumbass idea. Why the hell should a company take on the responsibilities, costs, and worst of all, risks of the legal system? Verizon delivers data as a common carrier, they are not a nanny. This is nothing more than a case of digital blackmail by Disney. If Verizon is smart, they will immediately accuse someone, have it go to court, and deliberately loose. That would set a precedent to let them out of any forced agreement Disney made with them.
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