Copyright - Timely notice

[Dick Jacobson <Dick.Jacobson () NDSU NODAK EDU>]

First, let me state that we do act on notices we receive regarding
suspected copyright violations on any machines on our networks.  We treat
this as an educational opportunity since that is the business we are in.

I wish to avoid the discussion of whether the DMCA is constitutional.  My
question is whether there is anything in the law regarding the
"timeliness" of notices.  I am unaware of anything.

I just received two notices from the Entertainment Software Association
for suspected violations occuring on November 19 and November 21.  I do
have logs for one of the occurences (I suspect the other campus will not
still have the logs.)

I am inclined to respond to these saying "Contact us sooner".  I
especially like their letter's closing statement saying "Your prompt
response is appreciated." since they to a month to notify us.

Anyway - back to the question .. Is there anything in the law, or accepted
practice, that clarifies this ??


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Dick Jacobson                   e-mail : Dick.Jacobson () ndus NoDak edu
ND HECN MultiUser Host SysAd    office : IACC 206, NDSU
NDUS IT Security Officer        phone  : 701-231-7385
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