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United States Copyright Act (1976)

Extends copyright protection to original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression.

Allows limited copying for educational or personal use without significantly affecting the market for the original work.

Fair Use Doctrine

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Criminalizes unauthorized computer access and the distribution of damaging programs and passwords.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (1998)

Makes it illegal to circumvent copy-protection technologies and protects ISPs from liability for subscriber infringements.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (1998)

Regulates the collection and posting of data about children under 13 years old.

USA PATRIOT Act (2001)

Enhances law enforcement's ability to monitor electronic communications and increases penalties for hackers.

CAN-SPAM Act (2003)

Establishes national standards for sending commercial email, including requirements for subject lines and opt-out mechanisms.

MGM v

Holds companies accountable for user infringement if they actively encourage infringement through peer-to-peer file sharing networks.