Index
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Summary
Addresses digital copyright issues, including the circumvention of access controls and the liability of online service providers.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to request removal of infringing content via a takedown notice.
- 02.Protection for service providers from liability for user-uploaded content if they comply with 'safe harbor' requirements.
- 03.The right to use copyrighted material in a way that doesn't bypass digital locks (with narrow exceptions).
Penalties
- 01.Civil damages ranging from $200 to $2,500 per act of circumvention.
- 02.Criminal penalties up to $500,000 in fines and 5 years in prison for first offenses.
- 03.Statutory damages for copyright infringement.
Verified Citations
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