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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Digital Copyright Piracy
Record date · January 1, 2024
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What This Bill Does
The House on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet held a hearing on December 13, 2023, to discuss the impact of digital piracy on consumers, workers, and creators. Industry experts and legal representatives provided testimony regarding the current state of copyright protection in the digital age.
This hearing serves as a formal fact-finding session that may influence future federal legislation regarding digital copyright enforcement and internet platform liability.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Content Creators and Producers
Their intellectual property rights and revenue streams are directly impacted by digital piracy.
Technology and Internet Platforms
They are subject to potential changes in liability and enforcement regulations regarding copyrighted content on their platforms.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on December 13, 2023, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The session focused on the protection of intellectual property against digital piracy.
- Witnesses included representatives from the film industry, sports broadcasting, and the technology sector.
- The subcommittee received written testimony and oral statements from four primary witnesses.
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- The record includes additional statements from the Association of American Publishers.
- The hearing resulted in a series of follow-up questions and responses for the record between the subcommittee and witnesses.
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Focus on Digital Enforcement
The hearing highlights a continued legislative focus on updating copyright enforcement mechanisms for the digital era.
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