Industry Sep 25, 2026
US Considers Web-Blocking for Anti-Piracy Measures
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 establish web-blocking as an anti-piracy measure, potentially requiring ISPs, VPNs, and DNS resolvers to block access to piracy websites upon securing a court order. The music industry supports this initiative, while the technology sector has voiced strong opposition. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.