Yes, however there's a crucial difference which is that a Google drive account is attached to an individual, who then is the legal entity responsible for the do

Yes, however there's a crucial difference which is that a Google drive account is attached to an individual, who then is the legal entity responsible for the download. All Google has to do is follow the DMCA and they are safe. Under the current arrangement Google appears to be the delivering the download themselves, putting them in the legal firing line.