- Jan 8, 2011
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The UK Government has published a guide informing consumers about an upcoming revision of copyright law which will legalize CD and DVD copying for personal use. The changes go into effect in June, and will also broaden other forms of fair use, including parody and quotation rights.
To most consumers it is common sense that they can make a backup copy of media they own, but in the UK this is currently illegal.
After a public consultation and a thorough inspection of local copyright legislation, the UK Government decided to change current laws in favor of consumers. The changes have been in the planning stage for a few years, but this summer they will finally be implemented.
Update:
Copyright Guidance Consumers - http://www.scribd.com/doc/215022716/Copyright-Guidance-Consumers
Erm.. we've (everyone else) been doing this for years.
To most consumers it is common sense that they can make a backup copy of media they own, but in the UK this is currently illegal.
After a public consultation and a thorough inspection of local copyright legislation, the UK Government decided to change current laws in favor of consumers. The changes have been in the planning stage for a few years, but this summer they will finally be implemented.
Update:
Copyright Guidance Consumers - http://www.scribd.com/doc/215022716/Copyright-Guidance-Consumers
Erm.. we've (everyone else) been doing this for years.
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