Summary
This regulation enables the exchange of accessible format copies, such as Braille and audiobooks, between the EU and other countries to help people with visual impairments or reading disabilities. 10 20.09.2017
Other
education
human rights
social policy
disabled person
cultural policy
information technology and data processing
Key points
- Facilitates the international exchange of accessible formats, such as Braille and audiobooks, between the EU and Marrakesh Treaty countries.
- Provides specific support for persons with visual impairments, dyslexia, or other physical disabilities that prevent reading.
- Allows authorized non-profit organizations to distribute accessible materials without requiring permission from copyright holders.
- Mandates strict compliance with data protection and privacy laws for all beneficiaries.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the cross-border exchange between the Union and third countries of accessible format copies of certain works and other subject-matter protected by copyright and related rights for the benefit of persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled
Cross-border exchange between the Union and third countries of accessible format copies of certain works and other protected subject-matter for the benefit of persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled ***I
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