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Germany - ISP cannot supply access data to the music industry

The new law on data retention requires telecommunication companies to store all telephone and Internet connection information for six months starting on 1 January, and to make this data available to the prosecutor's office upon request (to assist in the prosecution of terrorists). The music industry, backed by a number of political figures, had demanded access to this data to help pursue its claims for compensation against pirates. (Justice Minister) Zypries (SPD) rejected their demands. "The demarcation lines here are quite clear," she told Focus.