MySpace To Implement Copyright Controls

Social networking site MySpace will begin using software from Gracenote, which will allow it to identify copyrighted music that users have uploaded to the site. The MusicID audio-fingerprinting technology and Global Media Database will also allow the site to block users who try to upload copyrighted music. If a user continues to try to upload copyrighted music, that user’s MySpace account will be deleted. Chris DeWolfe, CEO of MySpace, said, “MySpace is staunchly committed to protecting artists’ rights.” Sites such as MySpace and YouTube have come under increasing pressure to take action against users who include media content without authorization.

Red Herring, 30 October 2006