Dmca
/ˈdiːˌɛmˌsiːˈeɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a U.S. law enacted in 1998 that criminalizes the circumvention of digital rights management and limits liability for internet service providers regarding copyright infringement by users.
The website complied with the DMCA takedown notice to remove the infringing content.
Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as DMCA, it is essential to note its dual role in both criminalizing circumvention of technological protection measures and providing safe harbor provisions for online intermediaries.