Site blocking laws 90% effective vs online piracy, study shows

Site blocking laws have a 90 percent average success rate worldwide in effectively combating online piracy, according to a study by the Motion Pictures Association.

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Dindo Manhit, president of international think tank Stratbase Institute, said the Site Blocking Bill pending in the Senate is crucial legislation to prevent further economic losses, but also to address the growing security threats posed by digital piracy.

He cited the success of site blocking laws in the UK, France, and Italy that have seen piracy site reductions of up to 95 percent, while in Asia, nations like South Korea and Indonesia have reported drops of 98 percent and 95 percent, respectively.