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Modernizing EU Copyright in the Digital Age

Summary

A report on modernizing EU copyright laws to ensure fair pay for creators and better digital access for consumers.
10 09.07.2015
Other
economy
justice
civil law
human rights
social policy
european union
cultural policy
administrative law
business and competition
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The report calls for a modernization of copyright rules to better fit the digital age.
  • There is a strong emphasis on ensuring creators and authors receive fair remuneration from online services.
  • The document advocates for reducing geographical restrictions (geoblocking) to allow easier cross-border access to content.
  • Improving accessibility for persons with disabilities is a priority, specifically through the ratification of international treaties.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the implementation of Directive 2001/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society Harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights
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