Industry Sep 24, 2026
US Considers Web-Blocking for Anti-Piracy
New plans to finally introduce web-blocking as an anti-piracy tool in the US would specifically oblige VPNs and DNS resolvers as well as ISPs to block access to piracy sites when rightsholders secure
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
New proposals in the US aim to reintroduce web-blocking as an anti-piracy measure. These plans would require ISPs, VPNs, and DNS resolvers to block access to piracy sites upon obtaining a court order. While the music industry supports these measures, the technology sector has voiced strong opposition. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.