One problem is that you&#x27;re not only time shifting but space shifting to digital media as well.  And the laws as written are very specific as to what is permitted.<p>Example: In the US, the AHRA that makes personal space shifting digital audio legal (relevant to the submission) is fairly limited in the media that can be used for copying. Though I agree that they&#x27;re being used for basically the same thing, computer hard drives aren&#x27;t covered.<p>A relevant quote from Wikipedia [1] that sums up why I think this act falls short of its purpose: &quot;In each case, the principal distinction between what is and is not covered by the AHRA is determined by whether or not the device is marketed or designed (or in the case of media, commonly used by consumers) to make audio recordings, not the device&#x27;s capabilities.&quot;<p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Audio_Home_Recording_Act#Digital_Audio_Recording_Device_defined" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Audio_Home_Recording_Act#Digit...</a>