Secondly, the Commission adopted a communication on copyright today, which presents points of action to keep the EU's copyright framework fit for purpose in the digital environment. The Commission's plans comprise the following:
'A structured stakeholder dialogue,
jointly led by Commissioners Michel Barnier (Internal Market and
Services), Neelie Kroes (Digital Agenda) and Androulla Vassiliou
(Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth), will be launched in
2013 to seek to deliver rapid progress in four areas through practical
industry-led solutions.
These areas are cross-border access
and the portability of services; user-generated content and licensing
for small-scale users of protected material; facilitating the deposit
and online accessibility of films in the EU; and promoting efficient
text and data mining for scientific research purposes.
In parallel, the on-going review of
the EU framework for copyright legal will be completed, based on market
studies, impact assessment and legal drafting work, with a view to a
decision in 2014 on whether to table legislative reform proposals.'
Please refer to the press release and website for more information.
