Testimony of David Sohn on the Informed P2P User Act

Copyright policy needs to strike a careful balance.  Large-scale copyright infringement undermines First Amendment values in promoting expression and threatens the growth of new media and e-commerce.  At the same time, concern over copyright infringement does not justify policies that jeopardize the open architecture of the Internet or stifle innovation or legitimate free expression.  In addressing the emerging challenges of digital copyright protection, CDT seeks solutions that preserve innovation, technological flexibility, and fair use.