The music industry has joined forces to fight piracy by demanding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) to police online activities for instances of theft. Around 400 artists, songwriters, managers and music organizations are calling for reforms of the broken DMCA. Read more
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Internet piracy linked to cybersecurity problems
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) claims there’s a correlation between rising cybersecurity problems and piracy, and they want help from the U.S. federal government in combating piracy. The MPAA is trying to tie the US government’s worries related to cybersecurity and piracy. It’s a clever tactic to increase their anti-piracy efforts. Read more
Florida online piracy bill heads to governor for review
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Senate Bill 604 just passed 78-38 at the Florida House on Friday last week, and is now on its way to Governor Rick Scott’s desk for review. Read more