FCC Approves Content Protection Systems - The Federal Communications Commission today approved 13 content protection technologies under its new broadcast flag rules for digital television (DTV), including a controversial proposal by TiVo. TiVo's system would allow consumers to view recorded programs from any of 9 devices they register. Under the flag rules, DTV receivers sold after July 2005 will have to include one of the approved technologies to protect programs from indiscriminate redistribution online. Today's approvals were a victory for consumers, but concerns remain about the use of the flag rules to stifle innovative new uses of television in the digital age. August 04, 2004
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