article_snippet.sent: A landmark ruling on piracy and privacy on the internet means thousands of Australians could be getting letters threatening legally action if thousands of Australians illegally downloaded and shared Hollywood film Dallas Buyers Club.
article_snippet.sent: But internet law experts say the company behind all letters from the copyright holder  will have a hard time following through on the threats because it is very difficult to prove who is legally responsible for the downloading.
article_snippet.sent: The Federal Court ruled on Tuesday that Australian internet companies, including iiNet and other ISPs, should hand over the names and residential addresses of 4,726 people who illegally shared the film.
article_snippet.sent: Internet companies will have to reveal names, IP addresses and residential addresses of 4,726 people who uploaded the film Dallas Buyers Club online illegally .
article_snippet.sent: those hit with legal letters can't detect downloaders so if I downloaded downloaders but never shared downloaders I wouldn't be concerned about downloaders,' Mr Dalby said. '
article_snippet.sent: This includes their names, IP addresses and residential addresses.
article_snippet.sent: iiNet required to hand over ID of copyright infringements to the studio.
article_snippet.sent: It's a big precedent…' 'What does Dallas v iiNet mean for unauthorised uploaders?
highlights_snippet.sent: Companies will have to reveal names, IP addresses and residential addresses of 4,726 people who uploaded the film online illegally .
  