Why is it important that the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on DMCA Section 1201?
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in connection to its anti-circumvention provisions. This has significant ramifications for:
Right-to-repair proponents because it could mean that manufacturers’ limitations are overturned;
Disability organizations who may be granted specific exemptions or rights; and
Others that have legitimate reasons for circumvention.
Read about the oral hearings at the Supreme Court covering the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and anti-circumvention provisions and digital locks.