# Discord Challenges DMCA Subpoena, Refuses to Act as 'Anti-Piracy' Enforcer! 🔒

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/discord-challenges-dmca-subpoena-refuses-to-act-as-anti-piracy-enforcer/293765>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** privacy, piracy\
**Created:** [October 16, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/discord-challenges-dmca-subpoena-refuses-to-act-as-anti-piracy-enforcer/293765 "2024-10-16T16:56:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 16, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/discord-challenges-dmca-subpoena-refuses-to-act-as-anti-piracy-enforcer/293765/1 "2024-10-16T16:56:37Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Subpoena from Nexon**  
Korean game publisher **Nexon** has obtained a DMCA subpoena requiring Discord to disclose personal information of users suspected of piracy.

2. **Discord’s Rejection**  
Discord has rejected the subpoena, stating it will not act as an “anti-piracy police” and is prepared to file a motion to quash the subpoena if necessary.

3. **User Privacy Concerns**  
The platform emphasizes the importance of user privacy and First Amendment rights, arguing that the subpoena infringes on users’ rights to remain anonymous.

4. **Nexon’s Legal Action**  
In response to Discord’s refusal to comply, Nexon has filed a motion to compel in Texas federal court, asserting that Discord’s non-cooperation hinders its copyright protection efforts.

5. **Ongoing Legal Battle**  
The court has yet to make a ruling on the matter, while Discord plans to formally challenge the subpoena as the situation unfolds.

**Read more at:** [TorrentFreak](https://torrentfreak.com/discord-disputes-dmca-subpoena-demands-rejects-anti-piracy-partner-role-241015/)