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For copied or plagiarized content, Google does not automatically detect whether it is unauthorized copying. A DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) request must be submitted to report a copyright infringement. Google cannot automatically determine that a site is copying without permission.
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⏱ 28:08 💬 EN 📅 13/10/2022 ✂ 19 statements
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TL;DR

Google doesn't automatically detect copied content without permission. Owners must submit a DMCA request to report these violations. Protecting your rights in SEO also requires legal actions.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Comment Google traite-t-il le contenu dupliqué autorisé ?
Google soumet le contenu à ses algorithmes sans intervention manuelle si le plagiat n'est pas signalé.
Quel est le délai de traitement d'une demande DMCA ?
Cela peut varier, mais généralement Google prend quelques jours à examiner la demande.
Un concurrent peut-il abuser du DMCA contre moi ?
Une demande DMCA frauduleuse est abusive et peut être contestée légalement par celui qui est injustement attaqué.
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