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Cake day: June 21st, 2023

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  • Unfortunately, DMCA abuse rarely has consequences for those behind it.

    Oh look! The actual problem is buried at the end of the article.

    It’s my understanding that filing a DMCA request requires that you certify that you have reviewed the content, and confirm that you believe the content to be infringing.

    Here’s an excerpt from a sample takedown notice, provided by Georgetown University:

    I am providing this notice in good faith and with the reasonable belief that my rights as the exclusive rights holder are being infringed.

    Under penalty of perjury, I certify that the information contained in this notification is both true and accurate

    I know that “reasonable belief” gives a lot of wiggle room from a legal standpoint, but c’mon. If no one pushes back on that, of course it will be abused!




  • The fundamental relationship between smart-home companies and their customers is founded on trust.

    Man… I’d like to be able to live in their world. In reality, it seems the fundamental relationship is based on “this is convenient and cheap enough that I’m willing to give up some privacy in that aspect of my life.”, but I’d never classify it as “trust”. I’ve had internet connected cameras. I would only ever place them outside my house. My garage door also had a camera watching it, just in case my smart garage door opener decided to act up unexpectedly.

    Of course, I still have a smart phone in my pocket. I guess I’ve essentially given up on that front.