FCC Receives Public Comment on DRM, Raising Broadcast Access Concerns

The FCC has received a public comment in Docket 24-275 from "NEXTGEN 3.0 DRM!?" expressing concern that local broadcasters might use Digital Rights Management (DRM) to restrict access to over-the-air television content. The commenter, who relies on limited over-the-air and satellite reception, fears DRM could 'lock' everyday viewers out of regular broadcast shows and movies under the guise of 'rights management.' This filing highlights public anxieties regarding potential shifts in broadcast accessibility with the advent of new technologies and content protection measures.