At a cabinet meeting on the 5th, the government decided on an amendment to the Copyright Law, which includes simplifying the procedures for processing rights required for simultaneous distribution of broadcast programs on the Internet.
When distributing a broadcast program on the Internet at the same time, it is necessary to obtain permission from the copyright holder of the copyrighted work for distribution separately from broadcasting, and if the permission cannot be confirmed, that part is still without any rights problem. I'm switching to a picture.
The amendment to the Copyright Act, which was decided by the Cabinet, simplifies the procedure for processing the rights for simultaneous distribution, and unless the right holder makes a special statement when permitting the use of the copyrighted work in a broadcast program, It is stipulated that it is presumed that distribution is permitted in addition to broadcasting.
In addition to simultaneous distribution, this regulation also covers "chasing distribution" that starts distribution before the end of the broadcast program and "missed distribution" for a certain period of time, which will lead to expansion of viewing opportunities for broadcast programs. Expected.
In addition, the amendment will allow the library to send some of the copyrighted works such as books by e-mail or facsimile as the corona wreck continues, so that it can be viewed on smartphones without going to the library. It is included.
The government is aiming to amend the law in the current parliament.