What are the laws regarding online copyright infringement?

In Arizona, online copyright infringement is governed by the federal Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The DMCA was enacted to protect digital copyrighted works, such as books, music, videos, and software. Under the DMCA, online copyright infringement is illegal if a person knowingly or unknowingly distributes or reproduces copyrighted material without permission. Individuals who commit online copyright infringement can be held liable for damages and legal fees. In Arizona, an example of online copyright infringement is downloading copyrighted music on an illegal peer-to-peer file sharing network. If a person downloads a copyrighted song without permission of the copyright holder, then they could be held liable for copyright infringement. Additionally, linking to a copyrighted song on a website or distributing files with a copyrighted song can also be considered illegal. As technology advances and more copyrighted material moves to the online world, Arizona courts are increasingly recognizing the need to protect copyright owners’ rights online. Courts have developed specific laws to protect online copyrighted content. For example, Arizona courts have held that a person who posts a copyrighted work online without permission can be held liable for copyright infringement. In order to protect yourself from possible copyright infringement claims, it is important to always get the express permission of the copyright holder before reproducing or distributing any copyrighted material online. Also, it is important to seek legal advice from an attorney if you believe you could be held liable for copyright infringement.

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