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YouTube content strikes aren't DCMA, though.

Copyright holders could file a DCMA request, but YouTube's process makes it easier while achieving the same result. This allows YouTube to satisfy large content holders by avoiding the penalties for false DCMA claims.

DCMA is intented for forcing a comapny to remove content. YouTube simply removes things without actually involving DCMA.



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