The No Electronic Theft Act permits copyright holders to sue violators in a civil lawsuit and recover monetary damages for works infringed.

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The No Electronic Theft (NET) Act, enacted in 1997, expanded the federal criminal copyright statute to include certain acts of online copyright infringement. However, it does not provide for civil lawsuits by copyright holders. Instead, it allows for criminal prosecution and fines or imprisonment for violators.

The No Electronic Theft Act Permits Copyright Holders to Sue