The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is a U.S. copyright law that criminalizes the production and dissemination of technology, devices, or services intended to circumvent measures that control access to copyrighted works. It also provides a framework for addressing copyright infringement on the internet.
Imagine you have a secret code lock on your diary to protect it from prying eyes. The DMCA is like a law that makes it illegal for someone to create or distribute tools or methods that can crack your code lock and gain unauthorized access to your personal thoughts.
Intellectual Property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce.
Fair Use Guidelines: A set of principles used to determine whether a particular use of copyrighted material is considered fair use under U.S. copyright law.
Takedown Notice: A notification sent by copyright holders requesting the removal of infringing content from websites or online platforms.
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