Want to bypass DRM? Feds open to new DMCA exemptions

The notice about the new DRM circumvention exemption process comes just after new “Drawbridge Operation Regulations” in the Federal Register (“The draw of the Route 30 Bridge across Beach Thoroughfare, mile 67.2 at Atlantic City, shall open on signal except that from April 1 through October 31 from 7 AM to 11 PM, the draw need only open on the hour”). And while Atlantic City drawbridge operations are no doubt important, the Library of Congress’ triennial DMCA exemption proceeding has the potential to do something far more interesting: free America from some of its digital shackles.