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Originally Posted by RawAlex
Okay, question here: In general, does anyone know the implications for a host or registrar that is informed that a model is underage on a site, and then fails to take action?
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DMCA is VERY different.
With DMCA, statement of fact is being made by the complainant, that yes indeed I know for a fact this individual is violating copyright, because I am the legal copyright holder. The ISP "KNOWS" that a violation is taking place. If someone makes a false DMCA claim, they face serious legal penalty. Thus the checks and balances.
In some incidents some tech companies may be required to take action. But "Take action" legally means notifying the proper authorities so that they can take a look into things, not try to position themselves to be 2257 inspectors and demand records.
BELIEVE ME when I tell you that the folks over at Innocent Images at the FBI have massive databases and can autonomously determine to some extent rather quickly whether or not a site may contain true CP, and they don't waste their time on things that are not. They are dedicated people that devote their lives to protecting children, and don't get caught up in the ridiculous political muck-a-muck that goes on in Washington.
Again, forcing a person to choose between potentially violating privacy laws, and losing their domains, is NOT something that our industry (or any industry for that matter) should be tolerating.