Cable company fights RIAA's demand for names

October 8, 2003 - Privacy News

Charter Communications filed a "motion to quash" the RIAA's requests for the names of 150 Charter customers who the RIAA claims violated copyright law when they allegedly used peer-to-peer systems to swap music files.

"We feel it's our responsibility to exercise our legal rights to protect the legitimate interests of our customers," said Anita LaMont, Charter spokeswoman. "And it's consistent with Charter's privacy policy."

The RIAA will continue its efforts to get the names of the Charter customers.

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Last updated October 9, 2003