Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Summary

Updated copyright law to address the digital age, criminalizing the circumvention of digital rights management and providing 'safe harbor' for online service providers.

Rights & Rules

01.
Right of copyright owners to request the removal of infringing content via takedown notices.
02.
Protection for service providers from liability for user-uploaded content if they comply with specific rules.

Penalties

01.
Civil fines for bypassing technical protections.
02.
Criminal penalties including fines up to $500,000 and 5 years in prison for first-time commercial offenses.
03.
Liability for damages if a person knowingly misrepresents that material is infringing.

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