Broadcast Flag
The broadcast flag consists of embedded digital instructions in digital television broadcasts which are designed to prevent unauthorized redistribution of programming. NCTA will continue to support the adoption of broadcast flag rules which are limited in scope and permit operators flexibility in their implementation.
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3/24/2004
NCTA Reply 03/24/04
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Abstract: NCTA Reply to Oppostion re: Digital Broadcast Content Protection, responding to oppositions of EchoStar, CEA/CERC, and MPAA to NCTA's Petition for Reconsideration or Clarification; MB Docket No. 02-230Attachment: 032404_02-230_ReplyOppose.pdf (217 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
3/15/2004
NCTA Reply Comments 03/15/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Digital Broadcast Content Protection, requesting that the FCC allow cable operators tier encryption, maintaining separate UDCP & broadcast flag approval processe, adopt the professional equipment exemption and not attempt to define acceptable contours for redistribution of content over PDNEs; MB Docket No. 02-230 Attachment: 031504_02-230_Reply.pdf (200 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
3/10/2004
NCTA Opposition to Petitions for Reconsideration 03/10/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Opposition to Petitions for Reconsideration re Digital Broadcast Content Protection, opposing the Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification submitted by MPAA, Genesis Microchip, and the joint petition filed by Music Publishers: MB Docket No. 02-230Attachment: 031004 02-230 Opposition.pdf (167 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
2/13/2004
NCTA Comment 02/13/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, urging the FCC to permit the use of image constraints for non-broadcast programming; CS Docket No. 97-80, PP Docket No. 00-67
Attachment: 021304_97-80_00-67_comments.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
2/13/2004
NCTA Comments 02/13/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Digital Broadcast Content Protection, requesting the FCC permit the use of UDCP-approved technologies in the broadcast flag context; MB Docket No. 02-230Attachment: 021304_02-230_Comments.pdf (238 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
1/2/2004
NCTA Petition 01/02/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Petition for Reconsideration re: Digital Broadcast Content Protection, requesting changes and clarifications to the "broadcast flag" rules recently adopted regarding network innovation, headend equipment, and programming; MB Docket No. 02-230Attachment: 010204_02-230_petition.pdf (456 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
2/20/2003
NCTA Comments 02/20/03Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments filed re: Digital Broadcast Content Protection, supporting the FCC's efforts to facilitate digital broadcast copy protection and to implement the "broadcast flag" to prevent redistribution of high value content over the Internet; MB Docket No. 02-230Attachment: 022003_02-230_Comments.pdf (87 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
12/6/2002
NCTA Comments 12/06/02Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Digital Broadcast Copy Protection, supporting the concept of a broadcast flag with the limited purpose of restricting appropriately-marked digital broadcasts against Internet retransmission; MB Docket No. 02-230Attachment: 120602 02-230 comments.pdf (128 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing