U.S. Senators Propose 'Block BEARD' Bill to Combat Digital Piracy
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Summary
U.S. Senators have introduced the 'Block BEARD' bill, a bipartisan proposal aimed at creating a legal framework for rightsholders to request site-blocking orders to combat digital piracy. This follows similar efforts like the Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act (FADPA) introduced earlier in the House. The bill represents a renewed focus on domestic anti-piracy measures after years of overseas enforcement.
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The bipartisan bill, titled Block Bad Electronic Art and Recording Distributors (Block BEARD), aims to introduce a legal mechanism for rightsholders to request site blocking orders.
Efforts to introduce pirate site blocking to the United States continue with the introduction of the 'Block BEARD' bill in the Senate.
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