Viacom vs Youtube Produce Privacy Scare

July 5, 2008 · Filed Under Industry News, Social Media · Comment 

Viacom Youtube CaseA US judge ordered Google to hand over log-in names of YouTube users and Internet protocol (IP) addresses identifying which computers they used for viewing videos to Viacom, in part of the gigantic court case between them.

“The court’s erroneous ruling is a set-back to privacy rights and will allow Viacom to see what you are watching on YouTube,” Google senior litigation counsel Catherine Lacavera said.