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I think you have it backwards: one of the benefits of being treated as a "common carrier" is that you aren't responsible for others misusage of your service, si
by andrewpi 14y ago
I think you have it backwards: one of the benefits of being treated as a "common carrier" is that you aren't responsible for others misusage of your service, since you are required to be open to the public.
- Alex3917 14y agoCommon carriers can't be held criminally liable for what their users do, but they are responsible for the actions of their users in the sense that they need to turn over their records if served a subpoena, and may be legally required to keep certain records.