The Digital Millennium Copyright Act: The Future of the Safe Harbor Provision

摘要

Inspired by the current federal case, Viacom v. YouTube, this discussion delves into the history and creation of the Digital Millennium Act (DMCA), the court cases which set the foundation for the ongoing Viacom v . YouTube case, and an in-depth discussion on the growth of technology and the Internet with how it is affecting copyright holders. This article culminates with an analysis on how the DMCA is applied to the current Internet landscape and offers potential solutions to solve the battle between Internet Service Providers and copyright holders.