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So what's the difference to files hosted in Gmail? Does this mean that Google also needs to delete all mails containing a certain MP3 (for example)?

• molmalo 15y ago
  I think that the difference is that the RIAA can't look at your GMail account, so they can't know that you have that MP3. Therefore, they will not file a takedown notice. BUT... (there's always a but =P ), what happens if you upload a video to YouTube, and you save it also in your gmail. If someone files a takedown notice on that video, should google also delete from your email ? should they also delete it from every other gmail account that holds a copy of that video? Oh man, this is getting complicated...
  • JumpCrisscross 15y ago
    You have the link in your Gmail, not the original file. The link just wouldn't work. This is comparing apples to oranges.
    • CWIZO 15y ago
      He meant that you've downloaded the video file and attached it to some email in gmail.
      • molmalo 15y ago
        Exactly. Thanks for making it clear.
• Mordor 15y ago
  The difference is Goole's relationship with the music industry - this has nothing to do with laws and everything to do with Google's ability to set the agenda.
• extension 15y ago
  Files in your gmail are not public. Likewise, files in your Dropbox are not necessarily public. I don't see the problem with removing public links in response to a DMCA takedown, while still allowing private access for those people who uploaded it.
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