Security Systems Standards and Certification Act (SSSCA)

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If passed, it will require all personal computers within the US to incorporate a hardware digital rights management system that will make the use of 'illegally' copied files very difficult, at least for the average user. It will provide for potential $1,000,000 fines and 10 year prison sentences for anyone caught attempting to make a commerical product out of, or simply make money with, a device not containing such security measures. Further, anyone who distributes copyrighted material with the proposed security measures disabled or has a network-attached computer that disables copy protection will also be liable for prosecution.