What are some of the unintended consequences of the DMCA?
According to some, such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the DMCA has resulted in the curtailing of fair use rights, some loss of freedom of expression in the scientific research community, and the impedence of fair competition among some technlogy companies. The DMCA has been used by large media companies to advance their own interests, particularly over those of the average consumer. While a full discussion of these issues is beyond the scope of this FAQ, the EFF has posted “Unintended Consequences: Four Years under the DMCA” which covers this topic in depth.
