“Claiming that it is an “anti-piracy mechanism,” the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today mandated that consumer devices capable of receiving broadcast digital television (DTV) signals must implement content control technologies demanded by the entertainment industry. The “broadcast flag” mandate will go into effect by July 1, 2005.”
The FCC’s Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is available here
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