Re: DMCA Notification Notice ID: 14-25709908

[Michael Sinatra <michael () RANCID BERKELEY EDU>]

What struck me was the name of the attorney, "Osama Hussein."  Kind of 
interesting, huh?  The only results that come from a very basic google 
search show that "Osama Hussain" (a more common spelling of Hussein, 
among a very unscientific survey of people I have met named Hussain) 
does appear to be an attorney with BayTSP.  The fact that the name is 
spelled differently (wrong?) in the DMCA notice is a bit fishy to me. 
Of course, DMCA notices often have lots of mistakes on them, but it 
still might be worth following up on this one.

michael

On 12/27/10 09:22, Irish, Adrian L wrote:
> Hmmm.  So I scanned back over some of our recent DMCA notices, and only the ones from BayTSP representing Universal 
> have the wording that bothers you.  Others during the same time frame, also sent from BayTSP, but for other clients 
> (such as Paramount) have the correct wording.
>
> If you've already run this by your legal counsel, and they've given you the green light to ignore these, then congratulations.  
> Based on previous decisions, I already know my legal counsel will direct me to process these, even if the wording doesn't exactly pass 
> muster under the DMCA.  For what it's worth, all the BayTSP/Universal notices we received were accurate.
>
> Adrian Irish
> IT Security Officer
> The University of Montana
> SS 102
> Missoula, MT 59812
> (406) 243-6375
>
> adrian.irish () umontana edu
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of 
> Jacobson, Dick
> Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 9:38 AM
> To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
> Subject: Re: [SECURITY] DMCA Notification Notice ID: 14-25709908
>
> Unless the law has changed ...
>
> It misses many of the bullets required to meet the original law, among them :
> • State that you are complaining in “good faith;”
> • State that, “under penalty of perjury, that the information contained in the notification is accurate;” and • State 
> that you have the right to proceed (because you are the copyright owner or the owner’s agent)
>
> The letter is written as if the sender has already identified copyright.abuse () ndus nodak edu as the infringer.  This is 
> not possible since the address is merely an email alias and can not be used to authenticate to the network for any purpose - 
> even to distribute other's materials.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Irish, 
> Adrian L
> Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 10:19 AM
> To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
> Subject: Re: [SECURITY] FW: DMCA Notification Notice ID: 14-25709908
>
> Looks like a typical DMCA notice to me.  What are you seeing that makes you think it's invalid?
>
> Adrian Irish
> IT Security Officer
> The University of Montana
> SS 102
> Missoula, MT 59812
> (406) 243-6375
>
> adrian.irish () umontana edu
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of 
> Jacobson, Dick
> Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 7:18 AM
> To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
> Subject: [SECURITY] FW: DMCA Notification Notice ID: 14-25709908
>
> Anyone else seeing these ?  Do we have a new player in the copyright notification arena that didn't bother the read the 
> law ?
>
> (btw: the address is the alias registered with the FTC.)
>
> My response was to stop sending spam - but I did say please.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: universal-studios-no-reply () copyright-compliance com [mailto:universal-studios-no-reply () copyright-compliance 
> com]
> Sent: Monday, December 27, 2010 3:37 AM
> To: copyright.abuse () ndus nodak edu
> Subject: DMCA Notification Notice ID: 14-25709908
>
> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
> Hash: SHA1
>
> Reference ID No. 14-25709908
>
> You are being contacted on behalf of NBC Universal and its affiliates ("NBC Universal") because your Internet account 
> was identified as having been used recently to illegally copy and/or distribute the copyrighted NBC Universal motion picture(s) 
> and/or television show(s) listed at the bottom of this letter.  This notice provides you with the information you need in order 
> to take immediate action that can prevent serious legal and other consequences.  These actions include:
>
> 1.  Stop downloading or uploading any motion pictures or TV shows owned or distributed by NBC Universal and/or its 
> affiliates without authorization; and
>
> 2.  Permanently delete from your computer(s) all unauthorized copies you may have already made of such films and/or TV 
> shows.
>
> The illegal downloading and distribution of copyrighted works are serious offenses that carry the risk of substantial 
> monetary damages and, in some cases, criminal prosecution.
>
> Copyright infringement also undoubtedly violates your school's policies governing acceptable use of campus network 
> resources and could lead to serious disciplinary action.
>
> A motion picture industry website, www.respectcopyrights.org, offers step-by-step instructions to ensure that your 
> Internet account is not being used to violate the copyright laws.  The site also can point you to an array of legal 
> choices for enjoying movies and TV shows online.  You can also learn there how movie theft damages our economy and 
> costs thousands of Americans their jobs, thereby reducing employment opportunities for new graduates.
>
> If, after visiting www.respectcopyrights.org you still have questions, or if you believe you have received this notice 
> in error, you may contact NBC Universal by email at antipiracy () nbcuni com or by calling (818) 777-4876.  Please cite 
> the Reference ID noted at the top of this letter in the subject line of your email or in any voicemail you may leave.  
> You should take immediate action to prevent your Internet account from being used for illegal activities.  Today, there 
> are many ways to enjoy movies and TV programs legally.
>
> This letter is not a complete statement of NBC Universal's rights in connection with this matter, and nothing contained 
> herein constitutes an express or implied waiver of any rights, remedies or defense, all of which are expressly reserved.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Osama Hussein, Esq.
> BayTSP inc.
> c/o NBC Universal Anti-Piracy Technical Operations
> 100 Universal City Plaza
> Universal City, CA 91608
>
> tel.  (818) 777-4876
> fax  (818) 866-2026
> antipiracy () nbcuni com
>
>
> *pgp public key is available on the key server at http://pgp.mit.edu
>
> ** For any correspondence regarding this case, please send your emails to antipiracy () nbcuni com and refer to Notice 
> ID: 14-25709908.  If you need immediate assistance or if you have general questions please call the number listed above.
>
>
> Title:  The Office: AAW (TV)
> Infringement Source:  BitTorrent
> Initial Infringement Timestamp:  23 Dec 2010 02:44:30 GMT Recent Infringement Timestamp: 23 Dec 2010 02:44:30 GMT 
> Infringing Filename:  The.Office.S07E11E12.HDTV.XviD-LOL.[VTV].avi
> Infringing File size:  366729216
> Infringers IP Address:  134.129.203.20
> Infringers DNS Name: lab.resnet.und.edu
> Bay ID: f41b417a9778030554119d987b725bca41caedbc|366729216
> Port ID: 53928
>
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>
> <Infringement xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.movielabs.com/ACNS http://www.movielabs.com/ACNS/ACNS2v1.xsd"; 
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>    <Case>
>      <ID>14-25709908</ID>
>      <Status>Open</Status>
>    </Case>
>    <Complainant>
>      <Entity>NBC Universal</Entity>
>      <Contact>Mark M. Ishikawa, c/o NBC Universal Anti-Piracy Technical Operations</Contact>
>      <Address>100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California 91608 United States of America</Address>
>      <Phone>818-777-4876,818-866-2026</Phone>
>      <Email>antipiracy () nbcuni com</Email>
>    </Complainant>
>    <Service_Provider>
>      <Entity>North Dakota State University Computer Center</Entity>
>      <Address></Address>
>      <Email>copyright.abuse () ndus nodak edu</Email>
>    </Service_Provider>
>    <Source>
>      <TimeStamp>2010-12-23T02:44:30Z</TimeStamp>
>      <IP_Address>134.129.203.20</IP_Address>
>      <Port>53928</Port>
>      <DNS_Name>lab.resnet.und.edu</DNS_Name>
>      <Type>BitTorrent</Type>
>      <UserName></UserName>
>      <Number_Files>1</Number_Files>
>      <Deja_Vu>No</Deja_Vu>
>    </Source>
>    <Content>
>      <Item>
>        <TimeStamp>2010-12-23T02:44:30Z</TimeStamp>
>        <Title>The Office: AAW (TV)</Title>
>        <FileName>The.Office.S07E11E12.HDTV.XviD-LOL.[VTV].avi</FileName>
>        <FileSize>366729216</FileSize>
>        <URL></URL>
>      </Item>
>    </Content>
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