ACE Targets Dozens of Streaming Pirates Through Cloudflare and Discord Subpoenas
Under U.S. law, rightsholders have an option to identify alleged copyright infringers, without having to file a lawsuit. Instead, they can request a DMCA subpoena. These documents are typically signed by a court clerk and don’t require any judicial oversight. These DMCA subpoenas allow rightsholders to obtain the personal details of anonymous alleged infringers through third-party service providers. In recent years, this legal...