Re: Copyright - Timely notice

["Christopher E. Cramer" <chris.cramer () DUKE EDU>]

We have an explicitly documented DHCP log retention period.  If the
notice is older than that period, we have a form letter stating that we do
not have any information about the IP address used at that time and that
we need to be contacted within X days.

Of course, this is probably a moot point since the notices are sent out
under 512(c) and our role in most of these cases is that of a conduit
which is covered under 512(a).

-c

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Christopher E. Cramer, Ph.D.
University Information Technology Security Officer
Duke University,  Office of Information Technology
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On Tue, 20 Dec 2005, Dick Jacobson wrote:

> First, let me state that we do act on notices we receive regarding
> suspected copyright violations on any machines on our networks.  We treat
> this as an educational opportunity since that is the business we are in.
>
> I wish to avoid the discussion of whether the DMCA is constitutional.  My
> question is whether there is anything in the law regarding the
> "timeliness" of notices.  I am unaware of anything.
>
> I just received two notices from the Entertainment Software Association
> for suspected violations occuring on November 19 and November 21.  I do
> have logs for one of the occurences (I suspect the other campus will not
> still have the logs.)
>
> I am inclined to respond to these saying "Contact us sooner".  I
> especially like their letter's closing statement saying "Your prompt
> response is appreciated." since they to a month to notify us.
>
> Anyway - back to the question .. Is there anything in the law, or accepted
> practice, that clarifies this ??
>
>
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