Sigh… Even more bizarrely, perhaps, the same notice also lists several articles about the EU “upload filter” and “link tax” proposals. This includes our article on pirate site blocks in Denmark, and a Danish news report on the rise of illegal streaming. However, most, if not all of the links in the notice are completely unrelated.
DMCA TAKEDOWN SERIES
In a series of takedown requests, the company targets a broad selection of perfectly legitimate sites, sites that have nothing to do with the content for which the notice is sent.įor example, this request was sent to Google on behalf of Melbourne artist Gamble Breaux, supposedly listing sites that linked to infringing copies of her song This Time. This time our very own publication is a target, along with several other sites that cover censorship related news and developments.Īt the center of the matter is the reporting agency “ Topple Track“. Just when we thought we’d seen it all, an even more bizarre collection of takedown requests appeared.
An identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.Explicit notification that you are filing a notice as per the THE DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT OF 1998.Your written notice must incorporate, at minimum, each of the following: While we prefer the use of the webform, if you prefer not to use this webform you may submit takedown notices via certified US Mail to the following address: I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. I acknowledge that a copy of this infringement notice and any correspondence related to it, including any contact information I provided above (address, telephone number, and email address), will be forwarded to the user who uploaded the content at issue, and/or the website owner. I acknowledge that any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing, or causes materials to be removed or blocked through mistake or misidentification, can be held liable for any resulting damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees) incurred by the alleged infringer, the copyright owner or its licensee, or the service provider. I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted materials described above as allegedly infringing is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.