The deadline for public comment on the Digital Millenium Copyright Act or DMCA is fast approaching and the Copyright Office is accepting comments on the law, which makes it illegal to copy digital copywritten content, but also imposes restrictions that many feel violate their fair use rights. MacCentral says this:
As the deadline approaches for public comment on the controversial Digital Millennium Copyright Act, experts are offering advice on how to persuade the feds to allow exemptions that change access controls on digital media. The Copyright Office is accepting comments on the law, which makes it illegal to copy digital entertainment and imposes restrictions that some users say violate their fair-use rights. A comment form is available online and must be submitted by December 18. |
You may also make comments and suggestions on an online form available at copyright.gov by clicking the link 'Anticircumvention Rulemaking'. You can read more on this story at MacCentral. or discuss this topic in the CDFreaks Living room.
Source: MacCentral
