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and SBC says it won't name names in file sharing cases (Seth Schiesel/NYTimes). "We are opposing these subpoenas because under the R.I.A.A.'s interpretation, they are a threat to consumer privacy and safety." (from SBC spokesman, Selim Bingol) They are the only provider holding out.
"We are going to challenge every single one of these that they file until we are told that our position is wrong as a matter of law," James D. Ellis, general counsel for SBC, said yesterday in a telephone interview.
Good for them. The subpoena process is a big problem as specified under the DMCA.
Ed Felten is going to be testifying tomorrow morning in a Senate Commerce Committee Hearing about both the subpoena process, as well as the impact of requiring the building of anti-copy protections into technology.
Catch the webcast of the hearings at 10am Wednesday!
Update 9/17/03: CDT has their hearing testimony up about the subpoenas....
A small correction: The hearing will cover both the subpoenas and technology mandates, but my testimony will only be about tech mandates.
Posted by: Ed Felten on September 16, 2003 10:07 AM