Industry Sep 25, 2026
US reconsiders anti-piracy web-blocking
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
The US is considering new legislation that would reintroduce web-blocking as a tool to combat online piracy. The proposed plans would require ISPs, VPNs, and DNS resolvers to block access to piracy websites upon receiving a court order. While the music industry supports these measures, the technology sector has expressed strong opposition. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.