Making copyright law fit for the internet age
From July 1, new rules in copyright law will apply with the revised law. Performers, producers and broadcasting companies can now also determine whether and how their works and performances may be distributed via the internet.
From July 1, new rules will apply in copyright law with the revised law. It is intended to reflect the Internet age. In addition to authors, performers, producers and broadcasting companies can now also determine whether and how their works and performances may be distributed via the internet. Anyone who makes music or films available for download via file-sharing networks can therefore be prosecuted by all these rights holders. Downloading works from the Internet for personal use remains permitted without restriction. However, it is forbidden to circumvent technical protection measures such as digital copy and access blocks. The Federal Council is creating a monitoring center to analyze the effect of technical protection measures. It is tasked with identifying problems and finding amicable solutions through mediation, as announced by the Federal Department of Justice and Police.
