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About the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
About the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
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Written by Hilary D.
Updated over 10 months ago

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a comprehensive U.S. copyright law enacted in 1998 to address challenges posed by the digital age. It comprises key provisions such as anti-circumvention measures, which prohibit the bypassing of technological protection mechanisms. The DMCA also establishes a safe harbor framework, shielding online service providers (OSPs) from direct copyright infringement liability for user actions, provided they adhere to certain conditions, including implementing a notice and takedown system. The law facilitates the removal of infringing content through a formalized process involving notice and counter-notification. Additionally, it allows copyright owners to seek information about alleged infringers from internet service providers (ISPs). The DMCA seeks to strike a balance between protecting intellectual property rights and fostering digital innovation, influencing similar frameworks internationally.

If you have good reason to believe that your materials are hosted on Gamma's platform without authorization, please let us know by emailing us at abuse@gamma.app.

Interested in learning more about the DMCA? Check out https://www.copyright.gov/dmca/.

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