Question about DVD Backups
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Question about DVD Backups
If I am the owner of a DVD movie, I am alowed to make a backup copy for myself. But I want to know something else. Here is the situation:
I live with my mom. She buys a DVD movie.
a) Can I make a backup copy of a DVD movie for her? Or does she have to make it herself?
b) Since she's my mom and I live with her, can I make 2 backup copies of a DVD movie(1 for me and 1 for her)?
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I live with my mom. She buys a DVD movie.
a) Can I make a backup copy of a DVD movie for her? Or does she have to make it herself?
b) Since she's my mom and I live with her, can I make 2 backup copies of a DVD movie(1 for me and 1 for her)?
Thank you for your time.
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If I am the owner of a DVD movie, I am alowed to make a backup copy for myself.
I also predict this thread will go away.
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So far, all the answers only apply if you live in the USA.
In the rest of the world it is legal for you to make backups and in most of those countries the answers to both (1) and (2) is yes.
In the rest of the world it is legal for you to make backups and in most of those countries the answers to both (1) and (2) is yes.
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This thread reminded me of the guy on Amazon selling "archival backup copies" of out of print Mystery Science Theater DVDs. He'll get $40 for a set that normally runs $200 and try to pass it off in his description as "ONLY IF YOU OWN THE ORIGINALS!" As if that makes it any more legal.
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I posted in another thread a few weeks back...although the DMCA says one thing, technically speaking, fair use can come into play.
Theoretically, DMCA is in place for people who distribute illegal copies and those who create applications to circumvent copyrights. The problem, which I have discussed in many a law class, is what about the end user (for those non-technical people, that means the actual person using the program)? Does the user assume the liability imposed by DMCA, even though they don't stand to profit or distribute their copy? It is a sticky issue, so there is no real answer.
In reference to the question, under fair use, yes you can make a copy. But because DMCA forbids you breaking the encryption, you can't, as per DMCA.
My own personal belief is, I bought it, I can do what I want with it, so long as I don't infringe on a copyright (meaning sharing it illegally, selling it, or doing anything outside of making a copy for myself) or make a profit from it. Again I stress, that is my own opinion.
Theoretically, DMCA is in place for people who distribute illegal copies and those who create applications to circumvent copyrights. The problem, which I have discussed in many a law class, is what about the end user (for those non-technical people, that means the actual person using the program)? Does the user assume the liability imposed by DMCA, even though they don't stand to profit or distribute their copy? It is a sticky issue, so there is no real answer.
In reference to the question, under fair use, yes you can make a copy. But because DMCA forbids you breaking the encryption, you can't, as per DMCA.
My own personal belief is, I bought it, I can do what I want with it, so long as I don't infringe on a copyright (meaning sharing it illegally, selling it, or doing anything outside of making a copy for myself) or make a profit from it. Again I stress, that is my own opinion.
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I would also like to make mention of this, which goes hand and hand with fair use:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_Home_Recording_Act
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_Home_Recording_Act
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According to the DMCA you are not allowed to crack the encryption of the DVD, whether you own it or not. So it is illegal to make a backup.
It's stupid because if you owned the rights to a movie but the dvd had encryption, it'd be illegal to make a backup of a movie that you have all the rights to.
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The bootleg police work hand in hand with the mattress tag police. Go nuts. They create these stiff penalties cause the chance of getting caught and prosecuted are slim like olive oil
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wouldnt you also own the single discs encryption?
After all-you are not leasing or renting the content or medium
Anyway-note that the FBI warning has changed to add 'illegal to copy even WITHOUT MONETARY GAIN...'
After all-you are not leasing or renting the content or medium
Anyway-note that the FBI warning has changed to add 'illegal to copy even WITHOUT MONETARY GAIN...'
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Originally Posted by woemcats
This thread reminded me of the guy on Amazon selling "archival backup copies" of out of print Mystery Science Theater DVDs. He'll get $40 for a set that normally runs $200 and try to pass it off in his description as "ONLY IF YOU OWN THE ORIGINALS!" As if that makes it any more legal.
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Originally Posted by Chrisedge
I would think #b is illegal no matter what...
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Originally Posted by Seashellz
wouldnt you also own the single discs encryption?
After all-you are not leasing or renting the content or medium
Anyway-note that the FBI warning has changed to add 'illegal to copy even WITHOUT MONETARY GAIN...'
After all-you are not leasing or renting the content or medium
Anyway-note that the FBI warning has changed to add 'illegal to copy even WITHOUT MONETARY GAIN...'
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Originally Posted by Jah-Wren Ryel
You would be wrong. In fact, in Canada, you don't even have to live in the same house together. You can make a copy for your friend and it is still legal. Thanks to the blank media tax that is intended to prepay for "inevitable" piracy. If I were a canuckistani I would make sure to get my money's worth for that ridiculous tax.
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Originally Posted by Seashellz
wouldnt you also own the single discs encryption?
After all-you are not leasing or renting the content or medium
Anyway-note that the FBI warning has changed to add 'illegal to copy even WITHOUT MONETARY GAIN...'
After all-you are not leasing or renting the content or medium
Anyway-note that the FBI warning has changed to add 'illegal to copy even WITHOUT MONETARY GAIN...'
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Originally Posted by silentbob007
Strictly speaking, I don't think you own anything when you purchase the disc ... just the right to play it for personal use.
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Originally Posted by Egon's Ghost
Exactly - the right to use as it was intended. Ripping audio and/or video is not part of the "contract".
Here's the deal - copyright is a government granted monopoly defined in the USA by USC Title 17. THAT is the contract. Title 17 includes provisions for fair use and a whole host of other rights for both parties.
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Originally Posted by Egon's Ghost
Exactly - the right to use as it was intended. Ripping audio and/or video is not part of the "contract".
If you get one without encryption, you can.