YouTube, Viacom agree to mask viewer data
July 16, 2008 – 7:40 AMViacom and other copyright holders have agreed to let YouTube mask user IDs and Internet addresses when Google Inc.’s online video site hands over viewership records in a $1 billion lawsuit accusing YouTube of enabling copyright infringement. A federal judge ordered the database produced in a July 1 ruling widely criticized by privacy activists.
“We remain committed to protecting your privacy and we’ll continue to fight for your right to share and broadcast your work on YouTube,” the company said in a blog posting late Monday disclosing the agreement.
Viacom is seeking at least $1 billion in damages from Google, saying YouTube built its business by infringing copyrights on Viacom shows, which include Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob SquarePants” cartoon.
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