Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act

The Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act (HR 791) creates a new legal process for copyright holders to seek court orders blocking U.S. service providers from allowing access to foreign websites primarily designed for copyright infringement. Copyright owners must prove the foreign website is primarily for infringement, attempt to notify the website operator, and identify service providers that host the site before a court can issue a blocking order. Service providers must implement reasonable measures to block access within 15-20 days (or 7 days for live events) but aren't required to use specific technical methods. The bill includes protections for service providers who comply with orders and requires courts to publish order details publicly. It applies specifically to foreign websites operating outside the U.S. that meet the defined infringement criteria.