There is an article out today about how Internet companies are going to start tracking ISPs and illegal downloads come July of this year.
From above:
The country's largest Internet service providers haven't given up on the idea of becoming copyright cops. Last July, Comcast, Cablevision, Verizon, Time Warner Cable and other bandwidth providers announced that they had agreed to adopt policies designed to discourage customers from illegally downloading music, movies and software. Since then, the ISPs have been very quiet about their antipiracy measures.
But what they don't say, is Internet companies have already begun doing this, at least Charter Communications has.
My sister who has Charter as her internet provider, got 39 emails from them two days ago (4/4/12) telling her, they had tracked 39 downloaded songs off a torrent site to her IP address. They said the songs were downloaded illegally and she had to pay $20 per song immediately or they were going to cut off her Internet and then file a $150,000 per infringement.
What that tells me is the Internet companies are already policing every computer and they are giving information to all corporations. This is a way of them making big money.
My sister was not even home that weekend, but her teenage son was with friends. The friends had gotten on the internet through their router and downloaded songs. That also means everyone needs to protect their wireless internet and don't allow friends of your kids to use the internet from your house. They could download songs without your knowledge and then you will be responsible for it.
Here is what was sent to my sister, just one of them. She got 39 of these - minus the IP address and personal information:
Dear Charter Internet Subscriber:So, this is a way of companies making BIG Money now! Warning.... You are Already being tracked! Every download you do or anyone in your household does is being watched! Download something that you don't know is "copyrighted" even though it is free on a torrent site, you will be made to pay.
Charter Communications ("Charter") has been notified by a copyright owner, or its authorized agent, that your Internet account may have been involved in the exchange of unauthorized copies of copyrighted material (e.g., music, movies, or software). We are enclosing a copy of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice that Charter received from the copyright holder which includes the specific allegation.
Under the DMCA, copyright owners have the right to notify Charter's register agent if they believe that a Charter customer has infringed on their work(s). When Charter receives a complaint notice from a copyright owner, Charter will notify the identifiable customer of the alleged infringement by providing them a copy of the submitted DMCA notice. As required by law, Charter may determine that the customer is a repeat copyright infringer and reserves the right to suspend or terminate the accounts of repeat copyright infringers.
It is possible that this activity has occurred without your permission or knowledge by an unauthorized user, a minor who may not fully understand the copyright laws, or even as a result of a computer virus. However, as the named subscriber on the account, you may be held responsible for any misuse of your account. Please be aware that using Charter's service to engage in any form of copyright infringement is expressly prohibited by Charter's Acceptable Use Policy and that repeat copyright infringement, or violations of any other Charter policy, may result in the suspension or termination of your service. You may view Charter's rules and policies, including Charter's Acceptable Use Policy, under the policies section of charter.com.
We ask that you take immediate action to stop the exchange of any infringing material. For additional information regarding copyright infringement and for a list of frequently asked questions, please visit charter.com/dmca.
If you have questions about this letter, you may contact us at 1-866-229-7286. Representatives will be available to take your call Monday through Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am - 5pm (CST).
Sincerely,
Charter Communications Security Resolution Team
http://www.charter.com/security
--- The following material was provided to us as evidence ---
[Part 0 (plain text)]
**NOTE TO ISP: PLEASE FORWARD THE ENTIRE NOTICE***
Re: Unauthorized Use of Copyrights Owned by Round Hill Music
Reference#: TC-0d6f57ee-b629-481b-89c2-c068bac42d5b 2012-03-17 07:11:00.0
Dear Sir or Madam:
Your ISP has forwarded you this notice.
This is not spam.
Your ISP account has been used to download, upload or offer for upload copyrighted content in a manner that infringes on the rights of the copyright owner.
Your ISP service could be suspended if this matter is not resolved.
You could be liable for up to $150,000 per infringement in civil penalties.
The file 139 - The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There.mp3 was infringed upon by a computer at IP Address
We represent the copyright owner.
This notice is an offer of settlement.
If you click on the link below and login to the Rightscorp, Inc. automated settlement system, for $20 per infringement, you will receive a legal release from the copyright owner.
1. Click on this link or copy and paste into your browser:
https://secure.digitalrightscorp.com/settle/TC-0d6f57ee-b629-481b-89c2-c068bac42d5b
2. Enter this password:
Rightscorp, Inc. represents the following 'copyright owner(s)' Round Hill Music ('RHM').
RHM is an owner of copyrights for The Beatles musical compositions, including the musical compositions listed below. It has come to our attention that Charter Communications is the service provider for the IP address listed below, from which unauthorized copying and distribution (downloading, uploading, file serving, file 'swapping' or other similar activities) of RHM's copyrights listed below is taking place.
This unauthorized copying and/or distribution constitutes copyright infringement under the U.S. Copyright Act. Pursuant to 17 U.S.C. 512(c), this letter serves as actual notice of infringement. We hereby demand you immediately and permanently cease and desist the unauthorized copying and/or distribution (including, but not limited to downloading, uploading, file sharing, file 'swapping' or other similar activities) of recordings of The Beatles compositions, including but not limited to those items listed in this correspondence.
RHM will pursue every available remedy including injunctions and recovery of attorney's fees, costs and any and all other damages which are incurred by RHM as a result of any action that is commenced against you. Nothing contained or omitted from this letter is, or shall be deemed to be either a full statement of the facts or applicable law, an admission of any fact, or a waiver or limitation of any of RHM's rights or remedies, all of which are specifically retained and reserved. The information in this notification is accurate.
We have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of herein is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or by operation of law. I swear, under penalty of perjury, that I am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the exclusive rights that have been infringed. While RHM is entitled to monetary damages from the infringing party under 17 U.S.C. Section 504, The RHM believes that it may be expeditious to settle this matter without the need of costly and time-consuming litigation.
In order to help you avoid further legal action from RHM, we have been authorized to offer a settlement solution that we believe is reasonable for everyone.
To access this settlement offer, please copy and paste the URL below into a browser and follow the instructions for the settlement offer:
https://secure.digitalrightscorp.com/settle/TC-0d6f57ee-b629-481b-89c2-c068bac42d5b
Password:
Very truly yours,
Christopher Sabec
CEO
Rightscorp, Inc.
3100 Donald Douglas Loop, North,
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Telephone: (424) 234-3150
** For any correspondence regarding this case, please send your emails to X and refer to Notice ID: TC-0d6f57ee-b629-481b-89c2-c068bac42d5b.
If you need immediate assistance or if you have general questions please call the number listed above.
Infringement Source: Torrent
Timestamp: 2012-03-17 07:11:00.0 GMT
Infringers IP Address:
Infringers Port:
Listing of infringement(s) (Title/Filename/Timestamp/Hash): I SAW HER STANDING THERE | Copy of 01 - 139 - The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There.mp3 | 2012-03-17 07:11:00.0 | SHA1 |
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TC-0d6f57ee-b629-481b-89c2-c068bac42d5b
https://secure.digitalrightscorp.com/settle/TC-0d6f57ee-b629-481b-89c2-c068bac42d5b
Pending
Rightscorp, Inc.
Rightscorp Manager
3100 Donald Douglas Loop, North, Santa Monica, CA 90405 UNITED STATES
(424) 234-3150
X
Charter Communications
X
2012-03-17 07:11:00.0 GMT
6881
Torrent
https://secure.digitalrightscorp.com/settle/TC-0d6f57ee-b629-481b-89c2-c068bac42d5b
TC-0d6f57ee-b629-481b-89c2-c068bac42d5b
1
2012-03-17 07:11:00.0 GMT
I SAW HER STANDING THERE
The Beatles
Copy of 01 - 139 - The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There.mp3
4,299,162 bytes
SHA1
--End ACNS XML
It is outrageous they are demanding and making her pay $20 per song! That is robbery, but even the music industry and corporations have figured out a way to screw the people along with all the banks, government and other corporations that run the puppets of the government.
She has to pay each $20, otherwise she will then have to pay $150,000 per song and have her internet cut off.
What will they be going after next?
Protect your IP address, as I have a feeling a lot of these notices will be sent out to millions of people. Let your kids know, their friends can not get on the internet at your house, otherwise you may have to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars for it.
