### Question
How is the term technology protection measure defined?


### Answer
The term **technology protection measure** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 254* as the following:

> a specific technology that blocks or filters Internet access to the material covered by a certification under paragraph (5) or (6) to which such certification relates

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 254*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part II-Development of Competitive Markets**

