DMCA Section 1201: Difference between revisions
mNo edit summary |
Citation Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit Visual edit |
||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
==Why this is problematic== | ==Why this is problematic== | ||
The law is problematic as it prevents users from being able to break a digital lock, because of this law, manufacturers can remotely modify user’s devices in order to force a subscription or encourage the user to buy a new device. | The law is problematic as it prevents users from being able to break a digital lock, because of this law, manufacturers can remotely modify user’s devices in order to force a subscription or encourage the user to buy a new device. Usually the remote modifications of devices are performed over the internet which is why manufacturers require the devices to be connected at all times.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harrison |first=William |date=6 Aug 2026 |title=Why Smart Device Bricking Fuels the Push for Offline Options and Open IoT Standards |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/hardware-and-devices/why-smart-device-bricking-fuels-the-push-for-offline-options-and-open-iot-standards/ar-AA1IyZsA |access-date=6 March 2026 |website=Msn}}</ref> | ||
This law is also why [https://bounties.fulu.org/ FULU Bounty] winners cannot share their solutions legally in the United States. | This law is also why [https://bounties.fulu.org/ FULU Bounty] winners cannot share their solutions legally in the United States. | ||