The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), signed into law in October 1998, is a federal copyright law divided into five titles that address online copyright protection, treaty implementation, and related digital issues. It creates new prohibitions against bypassing digital copy-protection technologies and tampering with copyright management information, while also limiting the liability of online service providers for copyright infringement. Note: This document concerns federal copyright law and does not contain information related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.Open full document
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A U.S. Copyright Office summary of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), signed into law on October 28, 1998. The document provides an overview of the Act’s five titles, covering WIPO treaty implementation, online copyright infringement liability limitations, computer maintenance exemptions, miscellaneous provisions, and vessel hull design protection. The summary notes that a complete understanding of any provision requires reference to the full legislative text.