Index

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Summary

Addresses copyright issues in the digital age, including digital rights management and internet service provider liability.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    The right to protect digital works with technical measures like encryption.
  • 02.
    The right for service providers to be exempt from liability if they follow 'notice and takedown' procedures.
  • 03.
    The right to request the removal of infringing content from online platforms.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Statutory damages up to $150,000 per work for willful infringement.
  • 02.
    Criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment for circumventing access controls.
  • 03.
    Liability for costs and attorney's fees.

Verified Citations

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