European Parliament backs copyright changes

[Eugene]

Source: BBC

41 minutes ago

Controversial new copyright laws have been approved by members of the European Parliament.

The legislation had been changed since July when the first version of the copyright directive was voted down. Critics say it remains problematic.

Many musicians and creators claim the reforms are necessary to fairly compensate artists.

But opponents fear that the plans could destroy user-generated content, memes and parodies.

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45495550

[Ron Obvious]

1. I don't see anything about 'Fair Use' in here.

Article 11 is also controversial because it forces online platforms to pay news organisations for the use of their content.

Red flag.

[christx30]

2. That's fine for publications until Google

decides to block your publication from search results rather than pay you.