Digital Millennium Copyright Act

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1998 to update copyright rules in the digital age. It protects the rights of creators by making it illegal to bypass copyright protection measures, like digital locks on software and media. Additionally, the DMCA provides a framework for copyright holders to request the removal of unauthorized content from websites, while also offering protections to internet service providers and platforms that host user-generated content, as long as they act quickly to address copyright complaints. This law aims to balance the interests of creators and users online.