MPA is Concerned About Plans to ‘Outlaw’ Password Sharing Restrictions
Brazil is considering legislation that would prohibit streaming services from charging additional fees or blocking access for users outside the registered 'household'. Representing major Hollywood studios and streaming giants like Netflix, the MPA is pushing back against these plans. Such restrictions would negatively impact revenue and undermine copyright enforcement efforts, the industry group warns
The “Operation 404” campaigns, in particular, have led to numerous takedowns and arrests, with the most recent wave completed last month.
The seventh installment of the Government-backed anti-piracy sweep, details of which were released in September, took down 675 pirate sites, 14 apps, and led to nine arrests. Meanwhile, Brazilian Internet providers now block more than 6,700 domain names.
These positive piracy developments haven’t gone unnoticed. The Motion Picture Association (MPA) acknowledged Brazil’s efforts in a recommendation to the US Trade Representative, where it discusses foreign trade barriers.
