Mark Cox
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From what I understand, platforms usually remove content quickly after receiving a properly formatted DMCA notice because the law gives them safe harbor if they act promptly. The burden then shifts to the affected publisher to file a counter notice. That process can take time and requires legal confidence, which many smaller publishers do not have. So even if a claim later turns out to be questionable, the temporary removal can still influence what people see in search results. That is why transparency databases exist. They allow researchers to review the notices and see patterns over time.
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