the world's first nation to have implemented the cage operation against IPTV. Goodbye to websites that offer free match viewing
Authorities are moving closer to implementing a complete block on pirated sites, a strategy that seeks to stop the distribution of illegal IPTV lists and other copyrighted content. To do this, they will rely on the new Foreign Digital Piracy Act (FADPA), a law that could change the piracy landscape around the world.
It is worth noting that the so-called Operation Cage is a legislative project promoted by US Representative Zoe Lofgren, which aims to strengthen the fight through a faster judicial mechanism. With this, license holders will be able to seek court orders to block websites operating from abroad that offer free viewing of football matches, movies, and other unlicensed content.
- Will this be the end of illegal sites and IPTV lists?
The goal of the Foreign Digital Piracy Act is to block access to these services from internet providers and, for the first time, from DNS resolvers. This means the block will be deeper and more difficult to bypass because changing domains or using a VPN will not be enough to bypass the restrictions.
In addition, FADPA ensures that court orders are made public and that any bans go through the courts to avoid unjustified censorship. This approach represents an advance in the fight against piracy in every sense of the word, regardless of the country in which the service provider is located.
Unlike previous measures, which focused on shutting down servers or imposing sanctions on end users, such as Piracy Shield, the infrastructure that allows these illegal services to continue operating is now under direct attack. By acting on DNS resolvers, the law seeks to cut off access at the root, preventing users from even accessing pirated websites.
The impact of this move could make the United States the first country in the world to enact a massive and effective ban on illegal IPTV listings. Authorities say these types of measures are necessary to protect the entertainment industry and ensure that content creators are fairly compensated for their work.
However, there has also been criticism from internet freedom organizations, who fear that this type of ban sets a dangerous precedent for network control. With FADPA in place, piracy will face its biggest challenge yet.