Swedish Internet firm to delete user data
Found on PhysOrg on Monday, 27 April 2009
Swedish telecom supplier Tele2 said Monday it will delete information allowing their customers to be identified, a move police argue could make the hunt for Internet pirates "impossible."
A high-ranking police official told the TT news agency that this could have a serious impact on their bid to crack down on Internet pirates.
"In certain cases, this will make an investigation impossible," said Stefan Kronkvist, the head of Swedish police's internet crime unit.
You know, there's just a tiny chance that making an investigation impossible is the reason why Tele2 and Bahnhof delete IP addresses. Say thanks to the entertainment industry and biased judges for this.