Index

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Summary

A law aimed at updating copyright protections for the digital age, specifically addressing online infringement and digital locks.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to request removal of infringing content via takedown notices
  • 02.
    Protection for service providers against liability for user-uploaded content if they follow specific rules

Penalties

  • 01.
    Civil fines for bypassing digital access controls
  • 02.
    Criminal penalties up to $500,000 and 5 years in prison for first-time commercial offenders
  • 03.
    Court orders to disable access to infringing material

Verified Citations

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