Data held by Megaupload users may find that all of it could be deleted. The data is a combination of legitately sourced data and pirated files shared online.
Megaupload says it has one billion users. Many of these people store word documents and photos on the site. Officials have seized the company’s services because of the illegal file sharing
According to The Washington Post,
Ira Rothken, attorney for Megaupload, told the news service that at least 50 million customers could lose their files, but that he hopes that a deal can be reached to return the data to customers. He added that he hopes to use some of that data in Megaupload’s defense, as well.
“We’re cautiously optimistic at this point that because the United States, as well as Megaupload, should have a common desire to protect consumers, that this type of agreement will get done,” he said.
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