Do I need to install DMCA Protection Badge on my website?

[Dopani]

I am just curious what is dmca.com? is it official site sponsored by Google ? and do I need to install DMCA Protection Badge on my website to protect my website content?

 

[Rob Whisonant]

It's just a company that provides DMCA services. You don't have to put a badge on your site. It does not protect you. You use the DMCA "laws" if your content is stolen. You can hire a lawyer to help you or you can do the initial DMCA takedown notices yourself.

 

[vishwa]

DMCA free protection badges won't keep your content being stealing and copying. Spammers don't care of it. However if you have premium protection from DMCA than it might be a good option for you. But as Rob said that for proper and effective implementation you have to contact a lawyer.

 

[Dopani]

...or you can do the initial DMCA takedown notices yourself.

How can I do this for myself?

...However if you have premium protection from DMCA than it might be a good option for you...

Why?

It has differences between free and premium from DMCA?

 

[vishwa]

vishwa

Free plan comes with limited protection option and you can only file one DMCA take down notice per year. While premium plan comes with handful options and protection.

 

[Rob Whisonant]

Rob Whisonant

Search the web for DMCA takedown notices or talk to a lawyer.

 

[ecole11j]

It wouldn't be necessary. Not having the badge doesn't mean your content is up for grabs by anyone who wants to copy it. It's still your original content. If you do find your content somewhere else online, you can send a DMCA Takedown Notice to their ISP regardless of whether you have DMCA badge on your site or if you use a premium DMCA service.