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{{Infobox person
| name = Ans Ishfaq
| occupation = Entrepreneur and author
| known_for = Infringement Control; ''Digital Fortress''
| years_active = 2020s–present
}}
'''Ans Ishfaq''' is an American entrepreneur and author known for his work related to digital content protection and copyright issues.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Brittain |first1=Blake |title=New York Times-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute |url=https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/new-york-times-led-group-asks-court-sanction-openai-us-copyright-dispute-2026-07-09/ |work=[[Reuters]] |date=July 9, 2026 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Appointments |url=https://www.stow-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-504 |publisher=stow-ma.gov}}</ref> He is the founder of Infringement Control, a consulting firm that works with creators and businesses on matters related to copyright infringement, unauthorized use of content, account suspensions, and impersonation.<ref>{{cite web
|last=Grant
|first=Shawn
|title=Ans Ishfaq Empowers Creators With Infringement Control and Digital Fortress
|url=https://thesource.com/2025/06/17/ans-ishfaq/
|website=The Source
|date=June 17, 2025
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Nawotka |first1=Ed |title=Canadian Author Sues Four AI Companies for Copyright Infringement |url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/international-book-news/article/98333-canadian-author-sues-four-ai-companies-for-copyright-infringement.html |work=[[Publishers Weekly]] |language=en}}</ref>

Ishfaq founded Infringement Control, a consulting firm focused on digital content protection for creators and businesses.<ref>{{cite news |title=News Outlets Urge a Judge to Sanction OpenAI in a High-Stakes AI Copyright Fight |url=https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/new-york/articles/2026-07-09/news-outlets-urge-a-judge-to-sanction-openai-in-a-high-stakes-ai-copyright-fight |work=[[U.S. News & World Report]]}}</ref> Issues related to his work include copyright infringement claims, content removal, account recovery, and disputes with digital platforms.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Inexact Science Behind D.M.C.A. Takedown Notices |url=https://archive.nytimes.com/bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/05/the-inexact-science-behind-dmca-takedown-notices/ |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=5 June 2008 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=VISCO |first1=MICHELLE |title=Woburn mobile notary brings services to your door |url=https://homenewshere.com/daily_times_chronicle/news/woburn/article_c2675777-339b-4752-a822-e271e4af319d.html |work=Homenewshere.com |date=25 August 2026 |language=en}}</ref>

Coverage of Ishfaq has focused mainly on issues related to copyright, the [[Digital Millennium Copyright Act]] (DMCA), account security, and the protection of content published online.<ref>{{cite news |title=The future of information: How should copyright law respond to Artificial Intelligence? |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/opinion/the-future-of-information-how-should-copyright-law-respond-to-artificial-intelligence-prnt/cid/2176614 |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)]]}}</ref> ''Digital Journal'' published a profile about his work in June 2025, although the publication itself identified the article as an opinion contribution.<ref>{{cite web
|last=Stojan
|first=Jon
|title=Ans Ishfaq, the relentless innovator: reinventing creator defense
|url=https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/ans-ishfaq-the-relentless-innovator-reinventing-creator-defense/
|website=Digital Journal
|date=June 23, 2025
}}</ref>

== ''Digital Fortress'' ==

In April 2025, Ishfaq published ''Digital Fortress: The Creator's Operations Manual for Online Asset Protection''. The book, written in English, was published by Success Publications Sar and has 110 pages. Its ISBN-13 is 979-8895711231.<ref>{{cite book
|last=Ishfaq
|first=Ans
|title=Digital Fortress: The Creator's Operations Manual for Online Asset Protection
|publisher=Success Publications Sar
|date=April 22, 2025
|pages=110
|isbn=979-8895711231
}}</ref>

The book covers online account security, digital content protection, copyright enforcement, and notice-and-takedown procedures under the DMCA.<ref>{{cite news |title=US copyright law has been weaponised to silence reporting around the world |url=https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/us-copyright-law-has-been-weaponised-to-silence-reporting-around-the-world/ |work=Press Gazette |date=July 16, 2026}}</ref> It also addresses content theft, impersonation scams, account suspension and recovery, [[deepfake]]s, and incident response for creators and online businesses.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Who is Ans Ishfaq? Author, Digital Rights Advocate, and TikTok Creator
|url=https://techbullion.com/who-is-ans-ishfaq-author-digital-rights-advocate-and-tiktok-creator/
|website=TechBullion
|date=August 18, 2025
}}</ref>

The book was later covered in articles published by ''Grit Daily'', ''[[The Source]]'', ''Digital Journal'', and ''TechBullion'' during 2025.<ref>{{cite web
|last=Grzesiak
|first=Greg
|title=Digital Fortress: How Ans Ishfaq Is Arming Creators With a Tactical Guide to Online Survival
|url=https://gritdaily.com/ans-ishfaq-tactical-guide-to-online-survival/
|website=Grit Daily
|date=May 29, 2025
}}</ref>

== References ==
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