FCC had far exceeded its authority with Broadcasting Flag

Posted on Sunday, May 08 2005 @ 23:41 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

The MPAA is quite angered because an appeals court struck down one of the FCCs rules, stating that the FCC had far exceeded its authority.

At the cartels' behest, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) had provisionally ruled digital TVs would have to recognize a ‘broadcast flag' embedded in programs.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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