# Digital Broadcast Content Protection
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2003-12-03 · Effective 2004-01-02 · 68 FR 67599
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-30007
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 67599
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 73
- **Publication date:** 2003-12-03
- **Effective date:** 2004-01-02
- **FCC docket:** MB Docket No. 02-230
## Abstract

In this item, the Commission adopts final rules implementing an ATSC flag-based redistribution control system to protect digital broadcast television content from unauthorized redistribution and ensure the continued flow of high value digital content to consumers via over-the-air broadcasting. This action is taken pursuant to the Commission's ancillary authority and is intended to preserve the viability of over-the-air broadcasting and further the digital television transition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/12/03/03-30007/digital-broadcast-content-protection)
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