[LINK] A salutory lesson: FW: Case ID 1xxxxxxxx8 - Notice of Claimed Infringement

[Tom Koltai]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: link-bounces at mailman1.anu.edu.au 
> [mailto:link-bounces at mailman1.anu.edu.au] On Behalf Of 
> grove at zeta.org.au
> Sent: Wednesday, 1 September 2010 11:44 AM
> To: link at anu.edu.au
> Subject: [LINK] A salutory lesson: FW: Case ID 1xxxxxxxx8 - 
> Notice of Claimed Infringement
> 
> 
> Hi,
> one of my work mates had a bit of trouble with the "media 
> police" over 
> the weekend.   He's written up a synopsis of what occurred 
> and I asked him if I could post it here for your enjoyment.....

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> Respectfully,
> 
> A Kempe
> Enforcement Coordinator
> MediaSentry
> 
> 
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I would tell him not to worry Rachel.

Media Sentry no longer exists.

>From the Wiki Entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaSentry

In August 2009, ARTIST direct restructured MediaDefender and
MediaSentry, creating Peer Media Technologies.

And from their web site only 404's.

I don't think take-down notices from non-existing entities are
enforceable ands specifically under Australian ASIC regulations, have
zero legal standing.

If the Content industry insist on using non-existing entities to carry
out their enforcement actions, there must be a deniable reason for doing
so and in my opinion should be given the credibility due a non-existent
company. That is, NIL. 


Tom