EU court: File sharers don't have to be named

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In civil cases, personal data, including the names of file sharers, does not have to be disclosed, the court rules.

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I love you EU
by cocos2000 January 29, 2008 9:59 AM PST: still there is some rights for people.; Reply to this comment

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