With the introduction of a draft proposal of the Digital Copyright Act of 2021 by Senator Thom Tillis, below is a compilation of diverse viewpoints and information about the DMCA, its effectiveness and why Sen. Tillis’ efforts to undo it will hurt America’s economy, thriving creator sector and future innovation. It will be updated as more resources become available.
On The Digital Copyright Act of 2021
- Submissions to Tillis: Copyright Stakeholders Object to Proposed Digital Copyright Act
- EFF: Thank You for Speaking Against a Terrible Copyright Proposal
- Re:Create Statement: Proposal to Undo The DMCA Would Fundamentally End Online
Creativity As We Know It - Public Knowledge: Public Knowledge Raises Significant Concerns with DMCA 2.0 Digital Copyright Act Discussion Draft
- EFF: This Disastrous Copyright Proposal Goes Straight to Our Naughty List
- Organization For Transformative Works: U.S. Copyright News, OTW Legal, and You
- Engine: Engine Statement on the Digital Copyright Act
- Library Copyright Alliance: Library Copyright Alliance Expresses Concerns with Digital Copyright Act Discussion Draft
Facts Sheets & Multimedia Resources:
- Video: Understanding Section 512
- Economic Report: Unlocking The Gates: America’s New Creative Economy
- Fact Sheet: Site Blocking Myths v Facts
- Re:Create Senate Testimony: ED Joshua Lamel Testimony Before The Senate IP Subcommittee On Digital Piracy
- Public Knowledge Senate Testimony: Meredith Rose Testimony Before The Senate Judiciary Testimony on Section 512 of DMCA
- EFF: When the Senate Talks About the Internet, Note Who They Leave Out
News & Views:
- LA Times Op-ed: Why notice-and-takedown is a bit of copyright law worth saving
- Copy This Podcast Episode: Notice and Takedown: Leave It Be
- Copy This Podcast Episode: A New Kind of CEO: Creators in the Digital Age