CyBarrister Quiz Answer: Question 11. Yes. In fact, some courts have even held that a BBS sysop can be held liable for direct infringement arising out of postings by a subscriber about which it was unaware. However, the newly enacted Digital Millennium Copyright Act also provides certain protections for online service providers, exempting them from copyright liability under certain prescribed circumstances. Copyright Liability of On-Line Publishers [Home | Attorneys | Practice Areas | Articles | Contact Us | New Uploads | Site Search | CyBarrister Page | Immigration Law Center | Hedgefund Resource] |