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EDiMA statement ahead of Plenary vote on JURI Committee copyright Mandate

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Joint Industry letter on the future of the ePrivacy Regulation

On 31st May 2018 EDiMA, together with 56 other stakeholders, co-signed a joint letter urging member states to remain cautious in their examination of the draft ePrivacy Regulation, ahead of the TTE Council of 8th June.

EDiMA reaction to Council agreement on copyright

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Comments on BG Presidency draft compromise on Directive on copyright in the DSM May 2018

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Joint letter: EDiMA joins over 145 organisations expressing concerns on copyright reform

EDiMA has joined over 145 organisations in signing an open letter to Council ahead of the COREPER meeting of 27 April 2018, to express our outstanding concerns on the copyright reform and ask Member States delegations to give these issues due consideration in ongoing discussions - so as to avoid far reaching and unintended consequences for the online ecosystem.

Joint Letter: Maximising the benefits of Artificial Intelligence through future-proof rules on Text and Data Mining

EDiMA was one of the joint signatories to an open letter to the Commissioners on maximising the benefits of AI through future-proof rules on text and data mining, circulated on 9 April 2018.

EDiMA’s reaction to the ‘Tackling Illegal Content’ Inception Impact Assessment

On 30th March 2018, EDiMA submitted its comments to the Commission's Inception Impact Assessment on 'Tackling Illegal Content Online." We raise concerns on the overly prescriptive nature of that proposal and the issues it raises regarding the e-commerce directive and the potential impacts on fundamental rights.

EDiMA’s reaction to the EC Recommendation on tackling Illegal Content Online

On 1st March 2018, the European Commission released its Recommendation on Tackling Illegal Content. EDiMA considers it a "Missed Opportunity for Evidence-Based Policy Making". We regret the lack of consultation of all stakeholders before issuing the recommendation and recall the constant efforts of our members in tackling illegal and terrorist content online.

Joint-Letter to the European Commission on Notice & Action

EDiMA, together with nine other civil society and business associations sent a joint-letter on 13 February 2018. It is urges the European Commission to refrain from proposing any new initiative regarding Notice & Action (N&A) without engaging into a multi-stakeholder dialogue.

Infographic of Online Services Impacted by Article 13 Draft Copyright Directive

This infographic highlights only a selection of online services which will be impacted by Article 13 of the draft Directive on copyright in the DSM, demonstrating how Article 13 will harm European businesses, NGOs and consumers who upload and share content online on these services.

Joint Industry Answers to the Orientation Debate on Arts 11 & 13 of draft copyright Directive

Co-signed by EDiMA, this document serves as a response to the questions posed by the Bulgarian Presidency on both Articles 11 and 13 to guide further technical discussions on both proposals.

Joint Open Letter ahead of COREPER discussions on Copyright in the DSM

This joint open letter was circulated to ambassadors and deputy ambassadors ahead of discussions at COREPER level on the draft copyright Directive, asking that negotiators let the facts outweigh the political pressure when assessing copyright reform.

EDIMA feedback to the inception impact assessment on P2B

In this document, EDiMA reacts to the main issues identified by the European Commission in its inception impact assessment.

EDiMA statement on data access and usage for online platforms

In this statement, EDiMA gives an overview of the fundamental issues to keep in mind when talking about Platforms-to-Business (P2B) relations.

EDiMA reaction to the Notice and Action Communication

This document is EDiMA's reaction to the Notice and Action communication released by the European Commission on 28 September 2017.

CCIA-EDiMA joint-letter on article 13 of the copyright proposal

In this joint-letter sent in October 2017, CCIA and EDiMA express concerns regarding the potential consequences of the discussions on article 13 of the Copyright proposal on the e-commerce directive.

Letter to Council on article 13 of the Copyright proposal

On 27 October, CCIA, DIGITALEUROPE, EDiMA and EuroISPA sent a joint-letter to Council. Our organisations are expressing concerns regarding the discussions on article 13 of the copyright proposal, the concept of communication to the public and the e-commerce directive.

CCIA & EDiMA Myth Busting on VOD services in the AVMS proposal

This document, co-drafted by EDiMA and CCIA, addresses common misconceptions and misunderstandings on Video-On-Demand services (VOD) in the context of the AVMS proposal.

Reaction to the October Presidency Text on ePrivacy

In this document, EDiMA reacts to the Presidency text of October 2017 on ePrivacy. The analysis focuses on articles 1 to 5 of the proposal for a regulation, and their corresponding recitals.

Open letter to MEPs on ePrivacy

EDiMA, together with 17 other trade associations, signed a joint-letter to MEPs on 29 September 2017. It expresses the industry's concerns on the potential impact the ePrivacy draft regulation could have.

Legitimate Interest Paper

This paper explores the tensions in the notion of 'Legitimate Interest' in the ePrivacy proposal.

ICDP Joint-Letter on the ePrivacy Regulation

The Industry Coalition for Data Protection sent a letter to LIBE members at the beginning of the legislative process.

ePrivacy Position Paper

This document is EDiMA 's position paper on the proposal for an ePrivacy regulation.

EDiMA submission to the ePrivacy Consultation

In April 2016, EDiMA replied to the Public Consultation on the Evaluation and Review of the ePrivacy Directive.

DCD Position Paper

This document is EDiMA's position paper on the Commission's proposal on Contract Rules for the Supply of Digital Content (DCD).

EDiMA submission to the DCD Consultation

In September 2015, EDiMA submitted its response to the Public Consultation on contract rules for online purchases of digital content and tangible goods.

Cross-organisation letter on DCD

In April 2017 EDiMA, together with 19 other trade associations sent a letter to Council and Parliament explaining its concerns on the DCD proposal and highlighting the findings on the recent EDPS opinion published on that matter.

Joint Industry Declaration on the DCD proposal

In May 2016 EDiMA, together with AmCham EU, Developers Alliance, BSA, DIGITALEUROPE and ISFE, published a joint industry declaration. It identifies the critical elements of the proposal for our industry.

Letter to the JHA ministers on DCD

In June 2017, EDiMA sent a letter to national Justice and Home Affairs ministers ahead of the JHA Council. It highlights our concerns regarding the DCD proposal.

Mythbusting document on DCD

This mythbusting document focuses on the value of data, and how it should be treated in law. It has a direct link with the discussions on the proposal for Contract Rules for the Supply of Digital Content (DCD).

Press Release: Reaction to the Council General Approach on DCD

Brussels, 8 June 2017 – Following the general approach on the proposal for a Directive on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content (DCD) adopted during the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting on 8 June, EDiMA would like to welcome the progress made to address some of the shortcoming of the European Commission’s proposal. That being said, we regret that the Council has failed to give due consideration to the negative implications of the concept that consumers pay for a service with their personal data. We concur with the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) who in his recent opinion warned that “the Proposal is not the proper instrument to regulate the use of personal data,” as the notion of “paying with personal data” would alter the balance created by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We therefore call on the European Parliament to remove any overlaps and contradictions between the proposed Directive and the EU data protection framework. Personal data is already covered by the recently adopted GDPR, as such we urge the European Parliament to limit the scope of the proposed Directive on digital content to situations in which the user has paid a (monetary) price. “We encourage MEPs to maintain coherence and legal certainty for consumers and companies alike – it is essential that this proposal does not undermine the hard work the European Parliament achieved in regards to the EU data protection framework” said EDiMA Director General – Siada El Ramly.

Press Release: DCD proposal

Brussels, 9 December 2015 – EDiMA welcomes the European Commission’s intention to streamline contract law and consumer protection rules at a European level in an attempt to facilitate greater cross-border transactions and e-commerce. However, for these initiatives to successful, they should result in a practical and workable framework and create an environment that fosters innovation now and in the future. EDiMA would like to highlight its concerns particularly that a number of areas appear to be overly complex, prescriptive and restrictive. Siada El Ramly, Director General of EDiMA noted “the draft Directives is very prescriptive and could even lead to a situation where every click can be considered a contract proposal. Working on this basis could lead to the legislative pieces handicapping e-commerce in Europe. It is essential that the eventual Directives foster legal certainty instead of the opposite by extending the definition of digital content far beyond the current definition entrenched in the Consumer Right Directive. We are also very concerned about the consideration of data as a form of payment. The notion of a consumer being able to somehow retrieve their data in a ‘commonly used data format’ leads to numerous questions as to how this should effectively work and what the implications may be concerning costs and a company’s abilities to use their own data formats. It is essential that these issues are resolved if the Commission’s initiative is indeed to contribute to the establishment of a strong environment for e-commerce in Europe and a truly Digital Single Market.

Press Release: Deloitte Study Launch

Brussels, October 11th 2016 EDiMA is today launching a study it commissioned Deloitte to conduct on the impact of the European Commission’s draft Directive on contract rules for the supply of digital content. The study involved: A consumer survey targeting 6,000 European consumers across four countries: France, Germany, Spain and the UK. They were asked about their experiences and expectations in relation to free and paid digital content. An online business survey carried out by YouGov targeting 1,400 business decision makers that supply digital content. This survey was conducted across four countries: France, Germany, Spain and the UK. Interviews were also conducted with 16 businesses or relevant associations representing firms of various sizes and based in different countries across Europe to provide qualitative feedback and insight. The study concluded that there is still considerable room for improvement to meet all the stakeholders’ expectations of the Directive. EDiMA looks forward to working on and improvements to the draft Directive and hopes that this research will provide additional insight into the stakeholders’ needs.

Deloitte study on DCD: Infographics

Those infographics summarize the findings of the Deloitte study on the impact of the Commission's proposed Directive on Contract Rules for the Supply of Digital Content.

Deloitte Study on the impact of the Draft Directive on Contract Rules for the Supply of Digital Content

In August 2016, Deloitte produced a report commissioned by EDiMA on the impact of the Commission's proposal for a Directive on Contract Rules for the Supply of Digital Content.

EDiMA response to the Data Economy Consultation

In April 2017, EDiMA submitted its response to the European Commission's consultation on "Building a European Data Economy".

Infographic on Article 13: “Content not Available”

This infographic shows in four steps how the Article 13 as drafted by the Commission could completely change the internet as we know it today.

Briefing document on Article 13

This briefing document aims to explain in details the effects article 13 would have in practice if adopted as drafted by the European Commission.

New mythbusting document on Article 11

In this new mythbusting document on article 11, EDiMA look at the Commission's proposals on the neighbouring rights from a critical standpoint.

The impact of ancillary rights in news products

In this document, EDiMA seeks to summarize research available on, so-called, "ancillary rights" in news, so as to contribute towards an open and evidence-based policy making process.

The ancillary copyright against the Digital Single Market

EDiMA explains here why the idea of an ancillary copyright could be dangerous in the DSM and gives its recommandations.

Mythbusting document on the alternative compromises for the article 13 of the Copyright proposal

This document focuses on the EPP alternative compromise amendments on the Article 13 of the Copyright proposal.

Mythbusting document on the Article 13 of the Copyright proposal

This document aims to show that the arguments highlighting the importance of the value gap are often misleading.

Mythbusting document on the Article 11 of the Copyright proposal

This document aims to show that the arguments in favour of the neighbouring rights as drafted by the European Commission are often misleading.

Policy Brief on the impact of Article 11

This policy brief, drafted together with DIGITALEUROPE explains our concerns on the Article 11 of the Copyright Directive (on publishers' rights) as drafted by the European Commission.

Policy Brief on the Article 13 of the Copyright Proposal

This policy brief explains why EDiMA is concerned by the Article 13 of the Copyright proposal as drafted by the European Commission.

Copyright Letter to the Competitiveness Council

On 29th May 2017 EDiMA, together with 63 other trade associations, sent a letter to the Council and Members of the European Parliament, expressing their concerns on specific parts of the Copyright proposal.

Press Release: Reaction to the IMCO Draft Opinion on Copyright

Brussels, February 28th 2017 EDiMA* has long advocated for the creation of a copyright legal framework that is fit-for-purpose in a Digital Single Market and praises MEP Stihler’s draft opinion as a welcome step in the right direction. MEP Stihler has made significant progress in questioning some of the Commission’s more flawed proposals, most notably with the deletion of Article 11. EDiMA has repeatedly expressed concerns and highlighted the risks for the online ecosystem and media pluralism arising from the introduction of a new neighbouring right for press publishers. The IMCO draft opinion has taken these concerns into account and correctly recognises the dangers that a new neighbouring right poses to the market. EDiMA also welcomes the improvements made to Article 13 of the proposed copyright Directive, which goes a long way to recognise the importance of the e-Commerce Directive for the online ecosystem and its users, while aligning the proposal with current EU law. However, we regret that the draft opinion does not go further and propose a full deletion of Article 13 and Recital 38. The creative sector is growing and benefitting from digitisation, as is evidenced in EDiMA’s Technology is Culture paper. We hope that both Parliament and Council continue to make progress in recognising the value brought by online services to creators, by proposing a deletion of Article 13 and Recital 38. Finally, EDiMA supports MEP Stihler’s forward-looking approach to the exception for text and data mining (TDM). EDiMA believes that TDM should be permitted to any organisation with lawful access to data and that limiting the application of Article 3 to research institutions is counter-productive to Europe’s interests. We welcome MEP Stihler’s efforts to make Europe a competitive and innovative research environment for both public and private entities.

Press release: Reaction to the JURI Draft Report on Copyright

Brussels, 21 March 2017 EDiMA* would like to commend the JURI Draft Report for taking a problem-solving approach to the Commission’s proposal and voice our appreciation for the leadership of the European Parliament - as demonstrated by the IMCO and JURI Committees - in improving the original text of the Directive on copyright in the Digital Single Market. We particularly recognise that MEP Comodini has worked to take the opinions of all stakeholders into account in order to balance some of the more untenable aspects of the Commission’s copyright proposal. The rapporteur has evidently heard the voices of players from across the board and has worked to maintain a strong level of transparency and impartiality throughout discussions- as is evident in the listing of all the meetings the Rapporteur has dedicated to stakeholder dialogue. The resulting Draft Report endeavours to address the claims made by stakeholders during this process, without impeding innovation nor endangering the other industries which are thriving in the online ecosystem and contributing to EU economic growth. MEP Comodini’s report is a clear attempt to make the copyright proposal live up to its name: fit for a Digital Single Market.

Press release: Reaction to the IMCO Vote on the Copyright Opinion

Brussels, June 9th 2017 EDiMA* has long advocated for the creation of a forward-looking European copyright framework. The IMCO Committee’s vote on MEP Stihler’s opinion attempted to achieve a fit-for-purpose framework for copyright in the Digital Single Market. EDiMA regrets that despite the commendable efforts and leadership of MEP Stihler, yesterday morning the IMCO Committee chose to take one step forward and two steps back: having achieved a reasonable approach on Article 13 but sadly missing the potential to improve the proposals on Article 3 and Article 11. MEP Stihler made significant progress in righting some of the most worrying aspects of the Commission’s original proposal, having proposed a full deletion of Article 11. It is very unfortunate that her proposal to delete an unworkable provision introducing a neighbouring right for publishers did not receive adequate support in IMCO, despite extensive evidence and academic consensus that the proposed Article 11 poses numerous risks for the online ecosystem, media plurality and publishers themselves. Duplicating a legal framework which failed in two Member States at EU level will not make it a success. EDiMA urges Members of the JURI Committee to continue the efforts of MEP Stihler and support a full deletion of Article 11 in its final Report. EDiMA furthermore welcomed MEP Stihler’s intentions to expand the exception for text and data mining in Article 3. It is a missed opportunity that the IMCO Committee has elected to confine this exception and limit the growth potential of Europe through TDM. Text and data mining is essential to the realisation of a competitive and innovative Europe, and should be permitted to any organisation with lawful access to copyright-protected works. EDiMA is encouraged by the progress made by the IMCO Committee on removing a proposal which mandates the use of mandatory content filtering technology and we welcome Members’ efforts to reconcile the Commission’s proposal with the e-Commerce Directive. We have highlighted how the proposal on Article 13 and its accompanying Recitals undermine the online ecosystem as we know it and can pose real dangers for users’ fundamental rights. We hope that both Parliament and Council will continue the progress made yesterday in recognising the value generated for creators online by proposing a full deletion of Article 13 and Recital 38.

EDiMA position on Copyright

This document is EDiMA's position paper on the Proposal for Copyright in the Digital Single Market.

Press Release GDPR

Brussels, 16 December 2015 – EDiMA recognises the extreme efforts made for negotiators to reach a technical agreement on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) last night but duly notes that the outcome is far from meeting the objectives originally set out for this essential piece of legislation. The GDPR was supposed to be the opportunity for Europe to improve the current environment; to protect the European citizen’s fundamental rights to privacy while allowing business in Europe to thrive and be competitive by simplifying the Data Protection environment. Alas the result that we see falls short on striking this balance. EDiMA Director General, Siada El Ramly said “Our concern lies in the fact that the text might very well undermine the ability of businesses in Europe to innovate, operate efficiently and grow. It is yet to be seen how this legislative piece will translate in practice and we will continue to try to make the GDPR as workable as possible but we definitely have concerns regarding the impact this regulation will have on business in Europe.”

EDiMA position on GDPR

EDiMA's position on the proposed General Data Protection Regulation.

EDiMA response to the consultation on the targeted revision of EU consumer law directives

In October 2017, EDiMA submitted its response to the Commission's consultation on the targeted revision of EU consumer law directives.

EDiMA response to the Commission’s Consultation for the Fitness Check of EU Consumer and Marketing Law

In September 2016, EDiMA replied to the Commission's public consultation of the Fitness Check of EU consumer and marketing law.

EDiMA submission to the Geoblocking Consultation

In 2015, EDiMA replied to the open consultation on geo-blocking and other geographically-based restrictions when shopping and accessing information in the EU.

Press release: NIS Directive

Brussels, 8 December 2015 - EDiMA recognizes that some improvements were made to the legislative text on the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive over the last months but laments that this legislative piece has been misused as a political vehicle to address an unfounded need to ‘regulate platforms’ as was pointed out by MEP Schwab when the text was agreed upon last night. This Directive is the first proposal to be finalised under the Digital Single Market Strategy yet completely by-passed the Principles of Better Regulation. “The need for a solid NIS Directive is something that EDiMA has always encouraged and worked towards- but alas the political push to include Digital Service Providers, despite the Commission being in the process of analysing whether there is a need for any further regulation regarding the activities carried out by online platforms, has led to these definitions becoming a de facto reference to all EU laws. Taking into account the definitions of the NIS Directive is inevitable if the EU acquis is to be maintained as a consistent and non-contradictory body of laws. This is the first legislative piece to be finalised as part of the Digital Single Market Strategy and is a prime example of the fact that despite the European Commission’s best efforts to follow the Better Regulation principles by analysing the situation before adding more legislation- these have been disregarded entirely” said EDiMA Director General – Siada El Ramly.

EDiMA position on the NIS Directive

This position paper was drafted in the context of the Commission's proposed Networks and Information Security Directive, adopted in July 2016.

EDiMA response to the UCPD questionnaire

This document is the response to the European Commission's consultation on the application of the Directive on unfair commercial practices (UCPD), submitted in 2014.

EDiMA comments on UCPD

This paper features EDiMA's comments on the announced revision of the European Commission's guidelines on the implementation of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive.

EDiMA response to the e-commerce communication

This document is the short EDiMA reaction to the e-commerce communication published by the European Commission in May 2016.

EDiMA response to the Commission’s consultation on Notice and Action (2012)

This document is EDiMA's full response to the consultation organised by the Commission in 2012 called: 'A clean and open Internet: Public consultation on procedures for notifying and acting on illegal content hosted by online intermediaries'.

EDiMA reaction to the Notice and Action Consultation

This document is the reaction EDiMA issued on 4th April 2012 to the Commission's questionnaire regarding notice and action procedures.

EDiMA letter to EC on German NetzDG Law

Together with AccessNow, CCIA, the CDT, Digital Rights Ireland and EDRi, EDiMA wrote a letter to the Commission expressing its concerns regarding the new German Network Enforcement Law. It underlines the threat it represents to EU law and freedom of expression and urges the Commission to take action.

Press release: EDiMA mid-term review of the Digital Single Market

Brussels, May 10th 2017. EDiMA is disappointed and astounded at the announcements made regarding its intentions to tackle the Business to Business relationships between online platforms and their partners. Considering online platforms ‘key gatekeepers’ deviates greatly from the progressive thoughts put forward by the Commission in its platform communication in 2016. EDiMA, its membership as well as other smaller platforms- European and international have been committed to the process that the Commission set-out to analyse the issue in the past 2 years- yet it is apparent that the feedback provided has not been taken into account. Less than a month ago the Commission stated that it was far from being in a position to reach any conclusions on the next steps yet today we see an announcement that legislative action will be taken and be finalised by the end of the year- which is obviously surprising. On a more positive note, EDiMA welcomes the Commission’s intention to provide more clarity on what notice and take-down processes. This will allow for a coherent approach to be followed, create legal certainty and avoid fragmentation between Member States, some of which are already putting forward worrying proposals. Furthermore, EDiMA welcomes more guidance on how the sector’s voluntary measures to tackle problems regarding the removal of illegal content can take form within the current liability regime for online intermediaries.

EDiMA reaction to EC Platform Communication

This document explains EDiMA's position on the Commission's Communication on platforms.

EDiMA Business response to EC Platform Consultation

This document is EDiMA's response to the consultation: 'Regulatory environment for platforms, online intermediaries, data and cloud computing and the collaborative economy'. In that response, EDiMA focuses on businesses.

EDiMA Consumer response to the EC Platform consultation

This document is EDiMA's response to the consultation: 'Regulatory environment for platforms, online intermediaries, data and cloud computing and the collaborative economy'. In that response, EDiMA focuses on consumers.

The internet – the new helping the old

This report, commissioned by CCIA and EDiMA and prepared by Plum Consultancy studies the benefits internet brings to the economy and the society as a whole.

Online intermediaries: Impact on the EU economy

This study, commissioned by EDiMA and prepared by Copenhagen Economics, wishes to contribute to the debate on the future of Europe's digital economy by assessing the economic contribution of online intermediaries in terms of European growth.

High Level Priorities Document

This document regroups all EDiMA's recommendations for the new Commission presided by Mr Juncker.

A Digital Single Market for Users

This document is part of EDiMA's recommendations for the new Commission presided by Mr Juncker. It focuses on Consumer Protection and e-commerce.

Payments policy in the EU

This document is part of EDiMA's recommendations for the new Commission presided by Mr Juncker. It features our suggestions regarding the payments policy in the EU.

Towards and ambitious EU Copyright Framework

This document is part of EDiMA's recommendations for the new Commission presided by Mr Juncker. It focuses on the upcoming reform of the EU copyright framework.

Towards a Workable and balanced online environment for intermediaries

This document is part of EDiMA's recommendations for the new Commission presided by Mr Juncker. It focuses mostly on the online intermediary's liability regime.

EDiMA response to the Publisher – Panorama consultation

On 15th June 2016, EDiMA published its response to the consultation on the role of publishers in the copyright value chain and on the 'panorama exception'.

High Level Joint Letter on Copyright

On 6th September 2016, together with other Trade Associations and civil society actors, EDiMA sent a high-level letter to President Juncker and commissioners expressing concerns prior to the release of the Copyright package.

EDiMA statement on The Pirate Bay ruling

On 26th June 2017, EDiMA published that reaction to the CJEU ruling on The Pirate Bay case C-610/15.

AVMSD Trilogue Joint-Letter

Together with CCIA, DIGITALEUROPE, EMOTA and EuroISPA, EDiMA sent a letter to Commissioner Gabriel, MEPs and Representatives of the Member States to the European Union. This letter is listing the industry's concerns and the critical issues to be addressed during trilogues.

AVMS Coalition Letter

Together with CCIA, DIGITALEUROPE and EMOTA, EDiMA sent a letter to the ministers of Culture expressing the industry's concerns ahead of the Council vote on the AVMSD.

EDiMA feedback on the proposal for amending the AVMSD

This paper is EDiMA's detailed position following the publication of the new proposed directive on Audiovisual Media Services.

EDiMA reaction to the Commission’s proposal for a revision of the AVMSD

EDiMA published its reaction following the update of EU audiovisual rules by the European Commission on 25th May 2016.

EDiMA submission to Audiovisual Media Directive Consultation

EDiMA replied to the Commission's public consultation on the AVMS Directive in September 2015.

EDiMA position on the follow-the-money approach

That paper sums-up EDIMA's position on the fight against piracy and counterfeiting online, and in particular on the follow-the-money' approach.

Joint-letter to President Juncker on IPRED

Together with CCIA, Ecommerce Europe and EMOTA, EDiMA sent a letter to President Juncker in March 2017 on the fight against counterfeiting in the EU.

EDiMA submission to the IPR Consultation

This document is the EDiMA response to the consultation: 'Civil Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights: public consultation on the efficiency of proceedings and accessibility of measures'. EDiMA replied to that consultation on March 2013.

EDiMA submission to the IPRED Consultation

This document is the EDiMA input on the IPRED Consultation organised in the beginning of 2016 by the DG GROW of the European Commission.

EDiMA comments on portability of online content

This document presents EDiMA's position on the Commission's proposed Regulation on ensuring the cross-border portability of online content services in the internal market.

Press Release: Portability of Online Content

Brussels, 9 December 2015 - EDiMA supports the Commission’s goals to improve the availability of content for European citizens, we would like to stress that any proposals to this effect should have a positive effect on the development of existing business models and new services. EDiMA would like to stress our support for the Commissions efforts in improving accessibility to services and content online. We believe that any approach should facilitate market led developments, not prescribe specific practices and take duly into account the diversity of business models, distribution channels and content which make up the very fabric of today’s rich online environment. The proposal should protect the services that are covered by the portability rules against claims for infringement on intellectual property rights. We urge the Commission to insert a provision to the effect that a grant of rights for a particular Member State is deemed also to apply to residents of that country when they are travelling or residing temporarily in another EU Member State.

Launch of Technology is Culture Report

Brussels, October 11th 2016. Today marks the launch of "Technology is Culture", our new report demonstrating how technology enables the creation and dissemination of cultural content. The report focuses on the benefits to all stakeholders from technological developments. Music, films, art, literature and games from all across Europe are now available to the consumer at the click of a button. More than ever before, a broader diversity of rich creative content is being produced, discovered and consumed. Drawing on statistics from across a number of creative sectors, "Technology is Culture" showcases the importance of the special relationship between technology and creators, and how it is driving innovation and creation at an unstoppable rate. At a time when the sector is so dynamic, getting the facts right is a challenge for evidence-based policy-making. The key to ensuring the best possible policies depends on understanding the relationship between technology and cultural industries: how the digital sector is providing new opportunities, and how creative industries are already capitalising on these opportunities. “We believe that this report will shed some light on the reality of the creative landscape today, especially in light of some of the claims being made in the context of the copyright reform initiative,” said Siada El Ramly – EDiMA Director General.

Technology is Culture Infographic

Those infographics sum up the conclusions of our Technology is Culture Report.

Technology is Culture Report

Published on October 11th 2016, this report demonstrates how technology enables the creation and dissemination of cultural content.