Piracy

Megaupload appeal rejected by court

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom’s bail application appeal has been rejected in New Zealand. The High Court in Auckland said it agreed with an earlier ruling that Mr Dotcom – a German national – might try to flee the country.

Help offered to Megaupload users

Users affected by the closure of Megaupload have been offered legal help to retrieve their data. A website has been set up to assist former members of the site to contact the Electronic Frontier Foundation in order to start co-ordinated action.