1𝐷𝑎𝑦𝐴𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟𝐴𝑛𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 (mark40511)

Data is by definition easy to copy. And the Internet makes copies easy to distribute. So it is no wonder companies are afraid. But, as so often happens, fear has clouded their judgment. The government has responded with draconian laws to protect intellectual property. They probably mean well. But they may not realize that such laws will do more harm than good.