Twitter Tells Super-Injunction Breakers: "Your On Your Own"

It seems you'll be getting no backing from Twitter if you've been tweeting the names of footballers - like Ryan Giggs - or TV stars who're the subject the the notorious super-injunctions in the UK.

The BBC is reporting that Twitter's new European boss, Tony Wang, says people who did "bad things" will have to defend themselves. And theoretically that could mean facing court action.

He warned that the site would hand over user information to the authorities where they were "legally required".

Lawyers for the footballer have filed court papers against Twitter and a number of its members.

Responding to a question from BBC News at the e-G8 forum in Paris, Mr Wang said: "Platforms have a responsibility, not to defend that user but to protect that user's right to defend him or herself".

He declined to comment on the case directly but explained that Twitter would comply with local laws to turn over user details.

Mr Wang says Twitter will notify users of any official requests to hand over their details.

(Via: BBC)

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