Back in 2020, Twitch started getting more aggressive with DMCA takedowns, but without proper tools, which led to several channels deleting entire years worth of content due to not identifying the offending content.
Today, Twitch has announced its plans to provide better tools. Starting today, Twitch users will be notified if they have received a takedown via the My Channel inbox, plus an email. The number of copyright strikes will also be listed in the Video Producer, making it easier to see.
Adding onto the December 2020 Twitch updated tools, starting today, users will now be able to unpublish all existing VODs simultaneously or in batches (up to 20). VODs can also be deleted all at once or in batches, and VODs can also be viewed directly in the Video Producer – no more downloading them.
In addition to today’s rollout, Twitch has also provided a roadmap for even more service updates. These include multi-track support (FINALLY!), better DMCA tools and filtering options, and more.
– April – June, 2021:
- Multi-track audio support in Twitch Studio, so that you can control which audio sources go to your live stream and which go to your VODs and Clips
- We’re re-architecting our Clips database so that we can expand selective deletion capabilities in the second half of the year (below)
- We’re also rebuilding our DMCA tooling to support the new features planned in the second half of the year (below)
– July – December, 2021
- New filtering options for Clips that allow you to delete Clips by date, game, or view count
- Review the VODs identified in DMCA notifications in your Creator Dashboard
- Easily submit a counter-notification directly from your Creator Dashboard
Twitch states that they know this is just the start, and they have a way to help users protect themselves. With today’s rollout, it does bring Twitch alongside what YouTube offers for its users. The notifications are helpful, as they can unpublish or delete content much easier than before.
Source: Twitch
