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Category — Broadcast Flag

Windows Vista Proofed against Video Piracy

Windows Vista (formerly Longhorn) will contain anti-video-piracy technologies. Vista will only output HD signals via protected connections such as HDMI and Firewire.

Source: silicon.com

Categories: BigMedia v NewTech, Broadcast Flag, DRM Restricting Use, Digital TV, HD-DVD/Blu-ray, HDMI/HDCP/ICT, Privacy

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FCC’s Broadcast Flag Overturned

Text of Decision
The U.S. Federal court strikes down regs that would limit viewers’ ability to record and copy over-the-air hi-def TV programs.

Sources: PC World | New York Times | Wired | CNet News | DRM Watch | EFF | See also: EFF Broadcast Flag Page

Categories: Broadcast Flag, Decisions, Digital TV

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Copyright Protection of Digital Television: The “Broadcast Flag”

FCC ignores MPAA, NFL; OK’s new TiVoGuard

In a 5-0 vote, the commission said TiVoGuard and the other copyright control technologies approved Wednesday adhere to the “broadcast flag” copyright protection regulations the FCC approved last year.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

Categories: BigMedia v NewTech, Broadcast Flag, Digital TV, FCC, New Business Models

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