Section 1201 of the DMCA is a section in the DMCA which prevents users from breaking digital locks.[1][2]

Why this is problematic

The law is problematic as it prevents users from being able to break a digital lock , and due to this manufacturers can create digital locks to make a profit.

Examples

See Also

Digital rights management

References

  1. Copyright.gov (2018). "Section 1201 Exemptions to Prohibition Against Circumvention of Technological Measures Protecting Copyrighted Works". U.S. Copyright Office. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  2. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/1201