Sunday, October 29, 2006
US Copyright Office delays DRM ruling
ShoutingLoudly sez, "With no explanation, the Copyright Office has failed to rule on the slate of proposed triennial exemptions to Section 1201(a)(1). [Ed- that's the section of the US copyright law that makes it illegal to break software locks, aka "circumventing DRM."] Due out on Friday the 27th, this year's ruling will be out in a few weeks. The delay may be related to the fierce debate over two proposed exemptions: one for hacking DRM that compromises your computer's security, and one for hacking CSS [Ed- the DRM in DVDs] for educational purposes." Link (Thanks, ShoutingLoudly!
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