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That is not technically correct. There is no definition "as soon as they receive it". In fact the law calls for "expeditiously or remove" access. Courts confirm
by doh 4y ago
That is not technically correct. There is no definition "as soon as they receive it". In fact the law calls for "expeditiously or remove" access. Courts confirmed many times that days or weeks is considered expeditious.
Github could've easily take the time and wait for SymPy to file counter notice which then allows Github to keep the content up up until courts say otherwise. Github instead elected to remove content immediately. By their choice.
- jfarmer 4y agoThat's fair. I didn't mean it literally, but should've been more precise since we're talking about a law. I wonder how many tech companies w/ platforms have any delay. Is there precedent?
- doh 4y agoThere are cases mostly around Facebook and Youtube taking weeks and prevailing on the judgement. Currently there is no established limit. European legislators are trying to establish some time limits but these are mostly around toxic content not related to copyright.