DMCA Section 1201

DMCA Section 1201 is a part of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that restricts technologies or software that bypass digital rights management (DRM) protections used to control access to copyrighted works. It aims to prevent unauthorized copying and distribution by making it illegal to circumvent these protections, even for lawful purposes like fair use or security research. However, there are exceptions, such as for educational or certain research activities. The section balances protecting copyright owners’ rights with allowing some lawful uses, but it generally prohibits bypassing DRM measures regardless of intent.