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Google Video Blasted Over Piracy Claims

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the mine-no-mine-no-nmine dept.

Stony Stevenson writes "A US-based copyright watchdog has sunk its teeth into Google by sending a report alleging copyright violations on Google Video to members of Congress. The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) researched the extent of copyrighted material being hosted on Google Video earlier this summer and released a Top 50 list of apparently copyrighted movies. But, in the latest spot-check of Google Video conducted from 10 to 18 September, the NLPC claims to have discovered 300 additional instances of apparently copyrighted films, including over 60 movies released this year. This is despite Google's claim that it respects the rights of copyright holders, and provides tools to help identify and remove copyrighted intellectual property from the site."

3 of 103 comments (clear)

  1. And NPLC has no stake by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If they did, they'd file DMCA complaints. They're just trying to get some publicity (And thus funding), so good work Slashdot.

    1. Re:And NPLC has no stake by eonlabs · · Score: 5, Insightful

      In the same breath, that's 300 out of how many videos. I'd say if they only found 300, 60 released this year, that google video is doing a really good job at keeping copyrighted stuff OFF of the site.

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      I wouldn't consider the mad hatter mad. Just reality impaired. He sure can make a mean cup of tea.
  2. Re:Why Congress? by MontyApollo · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Congress is responsible for writing and funding laws though, and by going to congress the group in effect is saying that current laws are insufficient or not properly enforced. It's about policy, not about the specific cases of infringement. This group does not own the copyrights; they are just promoting a particular policy like any political group does.