Prior to the Google acquistion, YouTube was pretty wishy washy about their content liabilities. But now with Google’s $$ on board they have to be more viligent removing copyright material. Now comes the first shoe to drop.

The Japan Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers, found 29,549 video clips such as television shows, music videos and movies posted on YouTube’s site without permission, an official from the group, Fumiyuki Asakura, said Friday.

The San Mateo, Calif.-based company quickly complied with the request to remove the copyright materials, made on behalf of 23 Japanese TV stations and entertainment companies, Asakura said.

Somehow I don’t think this will be the last…

[via Newsvine AP Wire]

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