On March 4, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced the Benefit Authors without Limiting Advancement or Net Consumer Expectations, or BALANCE Act, that mirrors the text of H. R. 5522, the Digital Choice and Freedom Act of 2002, introduced by Lofgren October 2, 2002.
From yesterday’s press release: “This legislation would ensure that consumers are able to buy content that is compatible across platforms, thereby encouraging technological development and competition,”…. Specifically, it will allow consumers to make backup copies and display digital works on their preferred digital media devices.”

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