IFPI, the global record industry trade group, has welcomed the launch of the European Commission’s Digital Single Market (DSM) strategy.
The new legislation comprises 16 separate initiatives aimed at improving e-commerce in Europe and strengthening the digital market for goods and services.
The commission will review the role of online platforms in the market and how best to prevent the sharing ad selling of illegal content. The plan also aims to improve all forms of cross-border digital commerce and 'improve people's access to cultural content online'.
In a statement, the IFPI said: ‘The commission's DSM Strategy contains key positive elements. It recognises the need to clarify the role of certain online platforms which distribute copyright content while claiming the benefit of safe harbours.
‘This is an important step towards creating a more level playing field between online operators and the creative sectors.’
Visit the European Commission’s website to view the strategy in full.
The new legislation comprises 16 separate initiatives aimed at improving e-commerce in Europe and strengthening the digital market for goods and services.
The commission will review the role of online platforms in the market and how best to prevent the sharing ad selling of illegal content. The plan also aims to improve all forms of cross-border digital commerce and 'improve people's access to cultural content online'.
In a statement, the IFPI said: ‘The commission's DSM Strategy contains key positive elements. It recognises the need to clarify the role of certain online platforms which distribute copyright content while claiming the benefit of safe harbours.
‘This is an important step towards creating a more level playing field between online operators and the creative sectors.’
Visit the European Commission’s website to view the strategy in full.
