Canadians targeted for downloading movies etc

[dionysus]

We've had it pretty easy - downloading tv, movies, music et c without fear of repercussions, here in Canada. (it's a legal grey area if you're wondering, unlike in the states).

Recent rulings however, have Canadian internet providers in a tizzy as Canadians are being targeted as of late.
Should we worry? At this point, not really. But things may change down the road.

Just an FYI

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[mattsgame]

We've had it pretty easy - downloading tv, movies, music et c without fear of repercussions, here in Canada. (it's a legal grey area if you're wondering, unlike in the states).

Recent rulings however, have Canadian internet providers in a tizzy as Canadians are being targeted as of late.
Should we worry? At this point, not really. But things may change down the road.

Just an FYI

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You really have nothing to worry about at all. These companies try and scaremonger people into settling like those that have in the U.S and Canada had already put in place a damage cap long ago to stop this from happening.

The judge ordered certain terms to this ruling:

the case will be managed by a Case Management Judge

• TekSavvy will only disclose subscriber name and address information
• Voltage will pay all reasonable legal costs incurred by TekSavvy before the release of any information
• the demand letter to subscribers will include a copy of the court order and "clearly state in bold type that no court has yet made a determination that such subscriber has infringed or is liable in any way for payment of damages"
• the contents of the demand letter will be approved by the parties (including CIPPIC) and the Case Management Judge
• any further cases brought against subscribers will also be case managed
• the information released by TekSavvy will remain confidential, will not be disclosed to other parties, and will not be used for other purposes. The information will not be disclosed to the general public or the media.

Take a look at this

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, it is better written and explains a lot more to what actually happened in this case. I would not be worried as a Canadian IMHO.

 

[dionysus]

Nar, I'm not worried. Worst case, long run? I fork over about 5 bucks in video rental fee, and that alone is highly unlikely.
Just sharing the news since it's big buzz this week