The Digital Millennium Copyright Act

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a U.S. law that protects copyrighted works online. It makes it illegal to share or distribute copyrighted content without permission, and it provides rules for online service providers to avoid liability if they act quickly to remove infringing material when notified. The DMCA also includes anti-circumvention provisions, making it illegal to bypass digital protections like encryption or digital rights management (DRM). Overall, it balances protecting creators' rights with fostering innovation and safe internet use.