CD DVD Burning & Video Converting. Burn DVD, Blu Ray, MP4 and HD Video.
Burning Software: | DVD | CDR | MP4 | Video | Mac
| BurnWorld RSS Feed RSS Feed
  NewsLetter
 

Join our Newsletter and get Free Burning Stuff!

Name:
Email:
Burning Community
  Burning Forum
  NEW My Burning Space
Quick Start
  DVD & Blu Ray News
  Software Downloads
  DVD Burner Hardware
  CD Burner Hardware
  DVD Burning 101
  CD Burning 101
  How To's: Video | Guides
  Blu Ray Software
  - Blu Ray Copy
  - Blu Ray Burning
  DVD Software
  - DVD Copy Software
  - PowerPoint to DVD
  - DVD Photo Slideshow
  - DVD Audio Software
  - DVD Authoring Software
  - DVD Burning Software
  - DVD Decoders
  - DVD Player Software
  - DVD Ripper
  - Video to DVD Converter
  - Online DVD Rental
  Mac OS X Software
  - DVD Copy Mac
  - MAC Burning Software
  - Mac DVD Ripper
  - DVD to iPod Mac
  - Mac Video Converter
  Movie/Video Download Software
  - Download YouTube Videos
  - Movie Downloads
  Game Copy
  - Copy Wii Games
  - Copy XBox 360 Games
  - Copy PS2 / PS3 Games
  - Copy PC Games
  Data Utilities
  - Data Recovery Software
  - Virtual Drives
  - Computer Backup Software
  - PC Speed Up
  - Scratched DVD Disc Repair
  Video Converters
  - Total Video Converter
  - DVD to iPod
  - 3GP Converter
  - PSP Video Converter
  - DVD to Zune
  - Video Editing Software
  - Free DirecTV System
  CD Software
  - CD Burning Software
  - CD Label Software
  - CD Burning Linux
 
Search BurnWorld

Web BurnWorld
 

DMCA - What is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?


The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a controversial United States copyright law which criminalizes production and dissemination of technology that can circumvent measures taken to protect copyright, not merely infringement of copyright itself, and heightens the penalties for copyright infringement on the Internet. Passed on May 14, 1998 by a unanimous vote in the United States Senate and signed into law by President Bill Clinton on October 28, 1998, the DMCA amended title 17 of the US Code to extend the reach of copyright, while limiting the liability of Online Providers from copyright infringement by their users.

On March 10, 2004 the European Union passed some legislation similar to the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

DMCA Title I: WIPO Copyright and Performances and Phonograms Treaties Implementation Act
Main article: WIPO Copyright and Performances and Phonograms Treaties Implementation Act

DMCA Title I has two major portions, one of which includes works covered by several treaties in US copy prevention laws and gave the title its name and the other which is often known as the DMCA anti-circumvention provisions. The latter implemented a broad ban on the circumvention of copy prevention systems and required that all analogue video recorders have copy prevention built in.

DMCA Title II: Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act
Main article: Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act (OCILLA)

DMCA Title II creates a safe harbor for online service providers (OSPs, including ISPs) against copyright liability if they promptly block access if they receive a notification from a copyright holder or their agent. It also includes a counter-notification which requires restoration of the material and a provision for subpoenas to identify alleged infringers.

DMCA Title III: Computer Maintenance Competition Assurance Act
DMCA Title III modified section 117 (http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html) of copyright law so that those repairing computers could make certain temporary, limited copies while working on a computer.

DMCA Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions
DMCA Title IV contains an assortment of provisions:

Clarified and added to the duties of the Copyright Office.
Added ephemeral copy for broadcasters provisions, including certain statutory licenses.
Added provisions to facilitate distance education.
Added provisions to assist libraries with keeping copies of sound recordings.
Added provisions relating to collective bargaining and the transfer of movie rights.
DMCA Title V: Vessel Hull Design Protection Act
DMCA Title V added sections 1301 (http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/1301.html) through 1332 (http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/1332.html) to add protection for boat hull designs.

As useful articles whose form cannot be cleanly separated from their function, boat hull designs were formerly not protected under copyright law.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Millennium_Copyright_Act



We want you in the BurnWorld Community: (beta)


BurnWorld Community Members get to:

  • Upload, Watch, and Vote on Videos, Photos, and Audio
  • Meet other like minded people!
  • Hang out with the Cool crowd!
  • It's all FREE!

While this community is in the beta stage(setup), we invite you to Join and share your Videos, Photos, and Audio Clips. While your here, why not meet some new friends. So Click on the Join button over there to get the party started! See you on the inside.

Login or Join Now!

 



All individual content is Copyright ©2000-2008 BurnWorld.com.
Privacy Policy