U.S. Lawmakers Told Stronger Methods Needed to Stop Web Piracy2011-03-15 09:44 by DanielaTags: U.S., piracy
U.S. law enforcement agencies need stronger methods to crack down on so-called rogue websites, which sell stolen content and copycat products, a U.S. government official told lawmakers today. Congress could grant the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the authority to request a court order requiring credit card companies and payment processors such as PayPal Inc. to stop providing services to the illegal websites, Maria Pallante, the acting U.S. register of copyrights, said in prepared testimony to the House Judiciary Committee. She said legislation also could prevent U.S. advertising networks from placing ads on such websites. "The Copyright Office believes that copyright enforcement against the operators of rogue websites could be enhanced and improved with mechanisms that follow the money within the Internet ecosystem," Pallante said. Read more -here-
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