The DVD Copy Control Association (DVD CCA), under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, has updated its membership, as disclosed in a notice to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. Panasonic Automotive Systems, located in Yokohama, Japan, has joined the association, while several companies, including Almedio Inc. and Sharp North Malaysia, have withdrawn. There are no other changes in the group's activity or membership, and the association plans to continue updating on any further changes. The last public notice regarding membership was published on June 21, 2024.
Simple Explanation
The DVD Copy Control Association (the group that helps protect DVDs from being copied) has a new member, Panasonic Automotive Systems from Japan, but a few companies have left, like Almedio Inc. and Sharp North Malaysia. There aren't any new updates on their work; just some changes in who is part of the group.