Lawmakers Introduce DEFEND IP Act Targeting Foreign Digital Piracy Sites
What happened
Lawmakers in both the House and Senate introduced the DEFEND IP Act, a major piece of anti-piracy legislation. The bill allows content owners to seek a court order requiring internet service providers to prevent U.S. users from accessing foreign digital piracy sites. This designation applies to sites that have no commercially significant purpose other than copyright violation, and the orders are subject to renewal after 360 days.
From deadline.com
Why it matters
The legislation establishes a legal pathway for content owners to combat foreign digital piracy through the U.S. court system. If passed, the bill would empower content owners to compel service providers to take specific actions against sites dedicated to copyright violations.
From deadline.com
Who's involved
- HouseThe legislative body where the bill must successfully pass.
- GoogleAmerican multinational technology company whose operations could be affected by the bill.
- Marsha BlackburnKey sponsor of the DEFEND IP Act in the House.
- Ben ClineKey sponsor of the DEFEND IP Act in the House.
- Chris CoonsKey sponsor of the DEFEND IP Act in the Senate.
- MetaAmerican technology company whose operations could be affected by the bill.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- MetaSpeculative
Meta might face increased operational costs if the bill passes and requires companies to block foreign sites.