US Copyright Office Reverses Key DMCA Accessibility Victory
The US Copyright Office has reversed a 2021 DMCA exemption that allowed players to bypass PC game copy protection for accessibility purposes, due to a lack of advocacy for its renewal. This decision was part of a broader ruling that also impacted game preservation efforts. The exemption, which facilitated features like alternate controller support for disabled players, was not renewed because no one stepped forward to defend it. The Copyright Office supports a permanent exemption but requires external advocacy to enact it.