Judge Rules DMCA Protects YouTube in Viacom Lawsuit | Threat Level
In short, Wednesday’s decision says internet companies, even if they know they are hosting infringing material, are immune from copyright liability if they promptly remove works at a rights-holder’s request — under what is known as a takedown notice.
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