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CPRM Rejected By Standards Body

A standards setting body rejected plans to include Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM) directly into computer hardware. Such technology invades individuals� privacy, as users are typically required the authenticate ownership or gain permission before accessing files protected by CPRM.

Anti-piracy plans for hardware fail, CNET, April 2, 2001.