Number: RS22106
Title: Copyright Protection of Digital Television: The "Broadcast Flag"
Authors: Angie Welborn, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report addresses the adoption of a "broadcast flag" system by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to protect digital television (DTV) broadcasts from unauthorized redistribution. The report also addresses the recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversing and vacating the FCC's broadcast flag report and order.
Pages: 6
Date: May 11, 2005