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SWD Impact assessment on the modernisation of EU copyright rules – options to achieve the objectives (option 3 and discarded options)

Published 17th November 2017

Option 3 – Application of country of origin to the clearing of rights for the services covered by Option 2 and for TV and radio-like linear online transmissions (and services ancillary to such transmissions)

This option would cover, in addition to the services covered under Option 2, TV and radio-like linear online transmissions which are not linked to a broadcast but are online only transmissions (webcasting) and services ancillary to the webcast (such as catch-up and previews of the webcasts). The “country of origin” (CoO) rule would apply to such services.

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Proposals to Directive on copyright in DSM – communication to the public

Published 10th November 2017

Over the last years, the functioning of the online content marketplace has gained in complexity. Online services providing access to copyright protected content uploaded by their users have flourished and have become main sources of access to content online. Legal uncertainty exists as to whether such online services engage in copyright relevant acts and need to obtain authorisations from rightholders for the content uploaded by their users who do not hold the relevant rights in the uploaded content.

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Russian Roskomnadzor explained what can be published on “plug-pages”

Published 3rd November 2017

Under current Russian law the access to certain web-site, web-platform or even single web-page can be restricted if there has been published information, forbidden for dissemination in Russia. It can be a content of different nature. When the access is restricted, the user usually can see only short notification stating that the access is forbidden or restricted under court order or in accordance with decision of relevant Russian authorities.

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Russian minister of communication believes blocking of access to web-sites is not effective measure

Published 2nd November 2017

Russian minister of communication Nikolay Nikiforov believes restriction of access to web-sites with illegal content is ineffective measure in Russia. The system of blockings, which is vigorously developed in Russia, is unsustainable, – stated minister.

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Russian Roskomnadzor does not need “white-lists” of web-sites anymore

Published 1st November 2017

Russian Roskomandzor stated the problem with “white-lists” of web-sites, which are not to be blocked in Russia, is now resolved. The “white-lists” are a list of web-sites which internet service providers don’t have to block in Russia. Thanks to black-lists of web-sites, which are to be blocked in Russia, the owners or operators of web-sites, abiding Russian law, could be blocked.

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Proposals to Directive on copyright in DSM – collaboration between ISP and rightholders

Published 31st October 2017

Collaboration between information society service providers and rightholders is essential for the functioning of the measures, such as content recognition technologies. These measures should be applied with regard to works and other subject-matter identified by rightholders at the request of such rightholders and in cooperation with them.

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Tackling illegal content online

Published 30th October 2017

A harmonised and coherent approach to removing illegal content does not exist at present in the EU. Indeed, different approaches exist in the EU depending on Member States, content category, or type of online platform. A more aligned approach would make the fight against illegal content more effective. It would also benefit the development of the Digital Single Market and reduce the cost of compliance with a multitude of rules for online platforms, including for new entrants. It is important to stress that what constitutes “illegal” content is determined by specific legislation at the EU level, as well as by national law.

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Russian Roskomnadzor has created a special department handling possibilities to restrict access to internet services

Published 26th October 2017

In one of Roskomnadzor’s organisations, in Federal State Unitary Organisation (FGUP) “The main radio-frequency center”, has been created a special department. This department should discover, explore and analyse a different opportunities of restriction of access to different internet services. It would make practical experiments and research in the field of blocking of access to internet resources for ISP customers.

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