From b3d68d5a6944238215fd448fd05a325859f5d9e5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Pono Takamori Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:21:25 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] add dmca renewal info to YearInReview --- conservancy/templates/supporter/index.html | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) diff --git a/conservancy/templates/supporter/index.html b/conservancy/templates/supporter/index.html index e1be73e6..3f29edde 100644 --- a/conservancy/templates/supporter/index.html +++ b/conservancy/templates/supporter/index.html @@ -116,6 +116,25 @@ be preempted by copyright law. We are the only organization currently taking legal action to protect the GPL Agreements in the USA; your support is critical for us to continue these kinds of efforts.

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We have also once again +filed key DMCA exemptions for the following categories:

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These allow people access (that should be granted in the first place!) to +investigate their own devices for issues of license compliance, security, +and replacing the firmware on their TVs and routers. It's a key ability to +vet and replace software on devices we own and operate, so renewing this +exemption each time it comes up is very important for us all. The medical +device exemption was submitted by our Executive Director Karen Sandler in +partnership with others who are personally affected by proprietary medical +technology.

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As software based technology becomes more pervasive in our lives, it's vital that we communicate the importance of software freedom to the wider population. In that vein we've created a video