To implement a serial copy management system for digital audio tape recorders.
Digital Audio Tape Recorder Act of 1990 - Prohibits the manufacture or distribution of digital audio tape recorders or interface devices which do not conform to specified criteria implementing the serial copy management system (a technical system for controlling "serial" copying on digital audio tape (DAT) recorders). Prohibits the manufacture or distribution of any device or provision of any service that circumvents such system, unless it is a professional model digital audio tape recorder.
Authorizes civil actions in Federal district court for violations of this Act.
Subcommittee on Communications. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-890.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
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