01/17/2018

Streaming Stress Test

How an exception to copyright law may benefit nonprofits

Athletes are known for their bold moves. But the boldest move in the sports world at the moment, in the midst of the NFL playoffs, may be one being undertaken by fans.

The Sports Fans Coalition, a nonprofit advocacy group that has raised concerns about viewer access to local games, is trying a new tactic to help local, cord-cutting sports fans keep an eye on the action.

SFC recently launched a service called Locast, which will stream local broadcast networks in the New York City area over the internet for free—without paying for a license. The coalition argues that the service is legal because a narrow exception to the copyright law allows nonprofits to rebroadcast programs as long as there is no commercial motive. The section in question:

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