1、* This is an update of a report prepared by Carey Lening, Law Clerk with the American LawDivision.1 Federal Communications Commission, In the Matter of Advanced Television Systems and TheirImpact Upon the Existing Television Broadcast Service: Fifth Report & Order, 12 F.C.C. Rec.12809, 12811-12812 (
2、1997) (hereinafter FIFTH REPORT). In the Balanced Budget Act of 1997(47 U.S.C. 309(j)(14) (2004), Congress codified the December 31, 2006 date. Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22106Updated May 11, 2005Copyright Pro
3、tection of Digital Television:The “Broadcast Flag”Angie A. Welborn*Legislative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionSummaryThis report addresses the adoption of a “broadcast flag” system by the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) to protect digital television (DTV) broadcastsfrom unauthorized redistribut
4、ion. The report also addresses the recent decision of theUnited States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversing andvacating the FCCs broadcast flag report and order. It will be updated as events warrant.Introduction. Technological advances, a looming statutory deadline, and th
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