FCC ‘crosses the line’ with broadcast flag – court
`The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) overstepped its authority by requiring devices capable of receiving digital TV broadcasts to recognize data called a ‘broadcast flag’ that can prevent copying, a federal judge has said.
US Circuit Judge Harry Edwards told the FCC that it had “crossed the line” when it required DRM technology to be included in all DTV devices on sale in the USA from 1 July. This would include TVs, set top boxes, PC tuner cards, VCRs, DVD players, and similar devices.’
