Buzzsprout now supports the <podcast:locked> element for shows on their platform. The purpose of this tag is "to tell other podcast platforms whether they are allowed to import this feed." 

More: 

• The tag <podcast:locked> is a part of Namespace, a new "podcast" that aims to synthesize "the fragmented world of podcast namespaces." 
• Buzzsprout is working with Podfather Adam Curry's platform the Podcast Index on changes to refine the open podcast space.
• The conversation around piracy in podcasts started when Podnews reported that Anchor is hosting pirated shows, demonstrating how "easy" it is to pirate a show. 
• Last week, Bryan Barletta discussed "The Solution for Privacy in Podcasting" on his newsletter Sounds Profitable. 
• The last we heard from Anchor was they are "cracking down on the stolen podcasts." We covered this last month.