Does the draft cable industry license pose a threat to home viewing and recording?
Yes. The license would allow program providers to block the transmission of certain programs to DTV receivers if, in the judgment of the program provider, the program is not sufficiently protected against unauthorized copying. It would also prevent recording capacity in licensed products, unless specifically approved by the program provider, and could allow the cable utility of the product to be terminated at any time by the cable provider, based on home recording considerations.
