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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