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04/01/2012
Changes To Digital Copyright Laws Take Next Step
A study to review the UK's digital copyright laws have entered the next stage as questions continue over whether the current laws are "fit for purpose".
The body looking into the issue have on Wednesday made a call for evidence as part of their feasibility study on developing a Digital Copyright Exchange (DCE) in the UK, that could see a 'one-stop shop' where companies can purchase copyrighted materials such as articles.
The study is being carried out in two parts with Phase one is looking at all of the issues highlighted in a review by former The Independent editor, Professor Ian Hargreaves, surrounding copyright licensing in and for the digital age in further detail.
The second phase will examine and recommend solutions to the issues raised, with the digital copyright exchange being considered a strong potential solution by the Government.
However, the National Union of Journalists has voiced its opposition to the DCE, saying the proposed 'rights clearing house' would "invite many kinds of abuses".
The union did, however, welcome the government's backing of a proposal to establish a copyright small claims track in the Patents County Court for cases involving £5,000 or less.
Conducting the review, Richard Hooper said: "This is a controversial issue with strongly held opinions across the spectrum - we are seeking hard data and evidence for or against the main, or parts of the, hypothesis.
"The responses I receive will help to inform my thinking as I move to develop a concept for workable licensing solutions to problems identified."
(DW)
The body looking into the issue have on Wednesday made a call for evidence as part of their feasibility study on developing a Digital Copyright Exchange (DCE) in the UK, that could see a 'one-stop shop' where companies can purchase copyrighted materials such as articles.
The study is being carried out in two parts with Phase one is looking at all of the issues highlighted in a review by former The Independent editor, Professor Ian Hargreaves, surrounding copyright licensing in and for the digital age in further detail.
The second phase will examine and recommend solutions to the issues raised, with the digital copyright exchange being considered a strong potential solution by the Government.
However, the National Union of Journalists has voiced its opposition to the DCE, saying the proposed 'rights clearing house' would "invite many kinds of abuses".
The union did, however, welcome the government's backing of a proposal to establish a copyright small claims track in the Patents County Court for cases involving £5,000 or less.
Conducting the review, Richard Hooper said: "This is a controversial issue with strongly held opinions across the spectrum - we are seeking hard data and evidence for or against the main, or parts of the, hypothesis.
"The responses I receive will help to inform my thinking as I move to develop a concept for workable licensing solutions to problems identified."
(DW)
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