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Dutch Court Orders Lycos to Reveal Client

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the privacy-not-so-private-when-you-break-a-law dept.

linumax writes to tell us InformationWeek is reporting that the Dutch Supreme Court ruled against Lycos last Friday stating that they wrongly protected the identity of a user who posted "slanderous allegations" against an internet postage-stamp dealer. From the article: "The dealer and claimant, identified in court documents only as A. Pessers, took Lycos to court in 2003, seeking the details of its client so he could pursue financial damages allegedly resulting from the allegations."

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  1. Re:Nothing for you to see here. Please move along. by gerf · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Nothing for you to see here. Please move along.

    The Dutch are notorious for not caring about human rights. Did you know that it's illegal to use racist remarks there? Like, if you use the "N" word in public, they can fine you or throw you in jail.

  2. Like right now, for instance by michaeltoe · · Score: 1, Flamebait
    Your sad little apologetics for the record companies threaten my freedom of speech. Thus, I believe your freedom of speech should be restricted. Don't make any more posts like this, or anticipate legal action.

    My attorneys will meet your attorneys in hell.

  3. Re:Nothing for you to see here. Please move along. by Tony+Hoyle · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Dude, if you think racism is 'calling people names' then you need to *seriously* get an education.