‘Why Not Real Creators?’ Delhi HC Puts Meta's Copyright Gatekeeping Under Scanner
What Happened
The Delhi High Court has asked Meta to explain how it decides who gets access to its Rights Manager tool, a copyright-protection system used on Facebook and Instagram. The court directed Meta to disclose its eligibility criteria and reasons for rejecting applications. The case was brought by content creator, who alleged that fraudsters copied his videos, falsely claimed ownership through Rights Manager, and then used the tool to issue copyright strikes against his own accounts.
Key Takeaways
The court's scrutiny highlights growing concerns among digital creators that copyright-enforcement systems can be misused by bad actors if access rules are not transparent.