Takedown Notice
/ˈteɪkdaʊn ˈnoʊtɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal notification sent to an intermediary, such as an internet service provider, requesting removal or disabling of access to allegedly infringing content.
The copyright holder issued a takedown notice to the hosting platform for the unauthorized video.
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- takedown notice
- takedown notices
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Commentary
Takedown notices are integral to copyright enforcement online, requiring compliance to avoid intermediary liability; precise identification of infringing content improves effectiveness.
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