To allow a means for parties to file claims of copyright violation, and force ISPs to enforce those claims if they host the material in question. It gives sensible legal procedure for the lot. Unfortunately, it also enables parties with the $$ to pay for a law suit the ability to bully others who don't in new and exciting ways, forcing the ISP to comply and remove content or be liable themselves. I translated it for our company to develop internal procedures to come into compliance with it, actually, so I'm pretty familiar with it. But there's a better site about it here if you want gridly details.
On a good note, I take particular glee in requiring those who submit claims under the DMCA to follow the submissions guidelines exactly, or get a "I'm sorry, we can not assist with the matter in question" reply, and to make sure customers of ours affected get a detailed summary of their rights and options when I serve them with the order. Just doing my part  |
