During CinemaCon this year, Charles Rivkin, the Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association, unveiled a bold plan to crack down on digital piracy. Rivkin announced that the association is collaborating with Congress to introduce legislation for blocking piracy websites in the United States. He emphasized that nearly 60 countries already utilize site-blocking measures to combat piracy, including some of America’s closest allies and leading democracies. The absence of similar laws in the US, according to Rivkin, is due to a lack of political will and outdated perceptions of site-blocking.
Under the proposed legislation, various industries such as film, television, music, books, sports, and broadcasting can seek court orders to compel ISPs to block websites that distribute pirated content. Rivkin defended site-blocking by stating that it does not harm legitimate businesses. He highlighted the importance of the legislation…
2024-04-10 01:21:11
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