Section 512 Dmca
/ˈsɛkʃən faɪv ˈtʊː ˈtwɛlv dɪ-ɛm-si-eɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) A provision of the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act that limits the liability of online service providers for copyright infringement by users, conditioned on compliance with specific removal and notice requirements.
The platform invoked Section 512 DMCA to avoid liability for user-uploaded infringing content.
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- section 512 dmca
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Commentary
Section 512 DMCA is critical in balancing copyright enforcement and internet service provider liability; precise adherence to procedural requirements is essential for safe harbor eligibility.
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