Copyright Office Seeks Bypass-the-Lock Ideas
Published Date: 6/9/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The U.S. Copyright Office is asking for ideas on when it should be okay to bypass digital locks on copyrighted stuff, like ebooks or videos, for certain good reasons. If you want to keep or add new exceptions, you need to send your petitions by August 24, 2026, and comments by September 28, 2026. This affects creators, users, and tech folks, and it’s all about balancing protection with fair use—no money changes hands, just your voice counts!
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