Index
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Summary
An update to copyright law addressing the challenges of digital content and the internet, specifically targeting the circumvention of encryption.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Protection against the bypassing of technical measures that control access to copyrighted works
- 02.Safe harbor protection for online service providers if they remove infringing content upon notice
Penalties
- 01.Civil fines for bypassing digital locks
- 02.Criminal fines up to $500,000 and 5 years in prison for first-time willful offenders
- 03.Recovery of actual damages and profits by the copyright owner
Verified Citations
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