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Disney Suggests Mandating DRM On All Media

Posted by timothy on from the oh-it's-just-an-idea-but-I-could-make-it-into-a-concept dept.

Ethan Butterfield writes "Cory Doctorow posted this on his blog this morning. Essentially, Disney wants the FCC to regulate all devices capable of recording from any audio broadcasting medium or from the Internet."

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  1. Re:It will happen by josh3736 · · Score: 4, Informative
    That would be the Sonny Bono Copytight Term Extension Act you're refering to, which Disney lobbied hard for.

    This led to it being called the "Mickey Mouse Protection Act," which is essentially what it is.

    I can't wait for next time MM's copyright is up for expiration....

  2. Re:They're scared... and they're rich. by kfg · · Score: 3, Informative

    Bear in mind that this is also simply the first step in the larger plan. It isn't just about piracy, it is about being to control media. In effect they are aiming for a world where you need to purchase a license from a corporation in order to to be allowed to use content generation technology and storage media of any kind.

    In other words, pay them to exercise your right to free speech. In countries, such as Canada, with fees payed to private interests attached to media this is already effectively happening.

    KFG

  3. Re:So... by Alsee · · Score: 4, Informative

    I hate when people are WRONG and get modded to +5 Informative.

    To quote the FCC: "Although the CSS copy protection system for DVDs has been 'hacked' and circumvention software is available on the Internet, DVDs remain a viable distribution platform for content owners. 46 The CSS content protection system serves as an adequate 'speed bump' for most consumers, allowing the continued flow of content to the DVD platform.

    By the FFC's definition DVD storage media is a "Distribution platform"!

    The FCC has decided that their power is no longer restricted to regulating broadcasters. The FCC has decided they have the power to regulate receivers and even storage media, and to make any hardware and devices ILLEGAL unless they enforce FCC mandated DRM systems.

    Yes, this amounts to a back-door attempt to impose the Hollings bill, also known as SSSCA, also known as CBDTPA. Now known as the TV Broadcast Flag and potentially expanding into a Radio Flag and mandatory DRM systems for ALL audio and video devices.

    Welcome to the United States of XXAAmerica.

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