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This story is from the category Legal
Date posted: 17/09/2011 Sony is preparing to ban gamers from the PlayStation Network (PSN) unless they waive the right to collectively sue it over future security breaches. The firm has amended PSN's terms and conditions and users have to agree to them next time they log in. The new clauses, dubbed "Binding Individual Arbitration," state that "any Dispute Resolution Proceedings, whether in arbitration or court, will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class or representative action or as a named or unnamed member in a class, consolidated, representative or private attorney general action". It is, however, possible to opt out of the agreement within the next 30 days, however Tech news site The Register wondered who would notice the small print outlining the opt-out terms, and not simply click the "agree" box having scrolled all the way down. Those that wish to opt out will have to send a letter to Sony's Los Angeles headquarters in the US. Once they do, the subscribers will be able to keep their right to file a class action lawsuit without any need for arbitration. But before subscribers have a chance to opt out, they will still be required to agree to the new terms the next time they log into their accounts. See the full Story via external site: www.bbc.co.uk Most recent stories in this category (Legal): 01/05/2013: Cispa bill on cyber security passed by the US House |
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