Canadian ReviewsCanadian Reviews
  • What’s On
  • Reviews
  • Digital World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Trending
  • Web Stories
Trending Now

7th Aug: Hello School Playlist (2025), 14 Episodes [TV-Y] (6/10)

U.S. Hotel Industry Shows Mixed Results Amidst Regional Variations for Week Ending 2 August

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds FE are even more affordable at over 50 percent off Canada reviews

The August Canada Child Benefit is landing soon & some parents will get over $660 per child

10 of the best things to do in and around Vancouver this weekend (Aug. 8-10)

Apex Legends’ new Wildcard Mode is fun, but makes some Legends obsolete

Weapons turns our deepest anxieties into a potent horror masterpiece Canada reviews

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest Vimeo
Canadian ReviewsCanadian Reviews
  • What’s On
  • Reviews
  • Digital World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Trending
  • Web Stories
Newsletter
Canadian ReviewsCanadian Reviews
You are at:Home » Senators are trying to force ISPs to block all foreign pirate sites
Digital World

Senators are trying to force ISPs to block all foreign pirate sites

7 August 20252 Mins Read

Lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at countering “foreign piracy sites,” as reported earlier by TorrentFreak. The bill, called the Block Bad Electronic Art and Recording Distributors (Block BEARD) Act, would allow copyright holders to ask a federal court to block piracy websites.

The bipartisan legislation, led by Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chris Coons (D-DE), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Adam Schiff (D-CA), marks yet another effort to block digital piracy in the US. Earlier this year, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) introduced the Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act (FADPA) in January, which would similarly compel ISPs to block foreign piracy websites.

Under the Block BEARD Act, a copyright holder who finds infringing materials on a foreign website can ask a court to designate the online location a “foreign piracy site.” The court will then consider whether the copyright holder is harmed by the infringing material, as well as whether the site is “primarily designed” for infringing the material in question.

If a court gives the website a “foreign piracy site” designation, copyright holders can petition the court to issue an order forcing ISPs to prevent users in the US from accessing it. It would also give site owners the opportunity to contest the order and “piracy site” designation.

Over a decade ago, efforts to block piracy sites in the US were met with internet-wide blackouts that occurred in protest of proposed laws. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) said earlier this year that site-blocking laws are “dangerous, unnecessary, and ineffective,” as restricting access to one site can potentially harm thousands of others using the same cloud infrastructure host or IP address. The EFF also points out that site-blocking is “trivially easy to evade,” as “determined evaders can create the same content on a new domain within hours,” while users can use a virtual private network (VPN) to regain access.

Despite this, Schiff says the Block BEARD Act will “protect creators and consumers alike from foreign criminal enterprises seeking to steal our intellectual property and exploit Americans.”

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit WhatsApp Telegram Email

Related Articles

Microsoft brings GPT-5 to Copilot with new smart mode

Digital World 7 August 2025

The Framework Desktop made me fall for small form factor PCs

Digital World 7 August 2025

Trump’s endless new tariffs are threatening businesses — and you

Digital World 7 August 2025

The lawyer who beat Tesla is ready for ‘round two’

Digital World 7 August 2025

Sonos confirms tariffs will increase its prices this year

Digital World 6 August 2025

The best budget robot vacuums for 2025

Digital World 6 August 2025
Top Articles

OANDA Review – Low costs and no deposit requirements

28 April 2024342 Views

These Ontario employers were just ranked among best in Canada

17 July 2025250 Views

What Time Are the Tony Awards? How to Watch for Free

8 June 2025152 Views

Getting a taste of Maori culture in New Zealand’s overlooked Auckland | Canada Voices

12 July 2025131 Views
Demo
Don't Miss
Lifestyle 7 August 2025

Apex Legends’ new Wildcard Mode is fun, but makes some Legends obsolete

Instead of a new playable Legend, the real star of Apex Legends right onw is…

Weapons turns our deepest anxieties into a potent horror masterpiece Canada reviews

'Full House' Stars Reveal Shocking Cost of Iconic Mr. Woodchuck Prop

10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (Aug. 8-10)

About Us
About Us

Canadian Reviews is your one-stop website for the latest Canadian trends and things to do, follow us now to get the news that matters to you.

Facebook X (Twitter) Pinterest YouTube WhatsApp
Our Picks

7th Aug: Hello School Playlist (2025), 14 Episodes [TV-Y] (6/10)

U.S. Hotel Industry Shows Mixed Results Amidst Regional Variations for Week Ending 2 August

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds FE are even more affordable at over 50 percent off Canada reviews

Most Popular

Why You Should Consider Investing with IC Markets

28 April 202422 Views

OANDA Review – Low costs and no deposit requirements

28 April 2024342 Views

LearnToTrade: A Comprehensive Look at the Controversial Trading School

28 April 202448 Views
© 2025 ThemeSphere. Designed by ThemeSphere.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Advertise
  • Contact us

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.