The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 provides Internet service providers with immunity from monetary copyright infringement claims associated with content uploaded by users, to wit, user-generated content. To maintain this safe harbor immunity, the Internet service provider must identify a DMCA agent who will receive copyright complaints on behalf of the company. Locating the …
DMCA Agent Requirements
The DMCA is a boon for online operators of websites, apps, and other platforms. The law provides you with immunity from copyright infringement claims based on the content uploaded by your users. This immunity comes with a cost. To maintain the protection, you must designate an agent to handle complaints. Let’s take a closer look …
DMCA Agent Directory
A DMCA agent acts as the contact point to receive copyright complaints on behalf of a website or app. Agents are registered with an online directory, which is often a confusing subject for many online business owners. Let’s put an end to the confusion. DMCA The DMCA provides online operators with immunity from copyright infringement …
Website Loses DMCA Protection Because of DMCA Agent Problems
I see more than a few people online suggest it isn’t necessary to register a DMCA agent. This belief is incorrect. You must select and designate a DMCA agent to gain the immunity from copyright infringement lawsuits provided under the law. One company, Allvoices, learned a painful lesson about what can happen when the registration is …
Why Do I Need A DMCA Agent?
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, better known as the “DMCA“, is a federal law written to streamline copyright infringement matters online. Although controversial, the law provides protection to any online platform such as a website or app that allows users-generated content. To gain this protection, an online operator must take a number of …