"WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- In a surprise setback for the recording industry, a U.S. appeals court said Friday its methods for tracking down those who copy its music over the Internet are not authorized by law. "

Gotta give Verizon props for going the extra mile to protect their customers.

"Verizon has argued that existing copyright law does not give the recording industry such authority and its customers' privacy was being violated. "

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