The US Supreme Court unanimously ruled that internet service providers cannot be held liable for their customers' copyright infringement unless they take specific steps that cause infringement. The decision overturns a previous ruling that found Cox Communications liable for users' music piracy and prevents ISPs from being forced to conduct mass terminations of accused pirates. This establishes important precedent limiting ISP responsibility for user actions under copyright law.
Background
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) has long created tension between copyright holders and internet service providers regarding responsibility for user piracy. Music and film companies have sought to hold ISPs accountable for infringement occurring on their networks.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Mar 26, 2026 at 02:25 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10