Revised Copyright Law Enforced Today, October 1, 6:12:
The revised copyright law, which imposes penalties on the operation of apps that distribute music without permission, will come into effect from the 1st.
Industry groups have launched a new special site and are calling for listening to music in the right way, saying that "illegal use of apps will destroy the music culture of the future."
The revised copyright law, which will come into effect on the 1st, will tighten regulations on apps that distribute music without permission, and will be subject to penalties for operating the app and providing "link information" that guides to unauthorized music.
In line with this, the Recording Industry Association of Japan will launch a new special site on the 30th, explaining what kind of acts will be illegal using illustrations, and "use of illegal music apps will destroy future music culture. I am calling for you to listen to music in the right way.
According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan, the number of illegal app users is estimated to be 2.46 million, of which nearly 80% are in their teens and 20s.
Kenji Takasugi, Managing Director, said, "There is a strong sense of crisis that the creators will not be able to make money due to the increased use of illegal apps and will not be able to create new music. It will be negative, so I would like to strongly urge you to stop using it as a result of the revision of the law. "