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Supreme Court Blocks ISP Piracy Enforcement
Ars Technica·
The Supreme Court has overturned a lower court's decision, ruling that internet service providers cannot be compelled to terminate customer access based on copyright infringement claims. This landmark ruling, stemming from a case involving Cox Communications and music copyright holders, establishes a significant precedent. It clarifies that ISPs are not responsible for policing their users' online activities related to piracy, shifting the burden of enforcement away from network providers and potentially impacting future copyright litigation.
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