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Twitter Reveals User Details In UK Libel Case

Posted by timothy on from the phrase-your-subpoena-in-140-chars-or-less dept.

whoever57 writes "In a case that could have implications for the Ryan Giggs affair, Twitter revealed user details in response to a legal action filed in San Mateo county, CA by lawyers representing South Tyneside council. The alleged libel refers to critical comments made via Twitter. It is possible that one of the people making the critical comments is one of the council members."

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  1. Freedom Of Speech, eh? by gowen · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Freedom of speech does not include the right to slander or libel people you don't like, and it absolutely does not include the right to do so anonymously. You have the right to free speech - but you also must obey the libel laws, and you must be prepared to take the legal consequences of your free speech.

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