Will DMCA ‘safe harbor’ loophole finally get fixed?
U.S. Copyright Office announces study on impact and effectiveness of the DMCA safe harbor provisions
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s (DMCA) “safe harbor” provision has long been a source of frustration for creators. For years it’s allowed 3rd parties who enable, and often profit from piracy, to avoid legal liability for infringement. Momentum to tighten eligibility standards to qualify for safe harbor protection has been growing of late, both in courts and at the U.S. Copyright Office.
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