Nov 5, 2019
Article 15 of the ECommerce Directive lays down the basic principle that EU Member States cannot impose a general obligation on internet...
Week 7: Filter me softly – internet intermediaries and content liability
At a time when regulators and the general public are calling for more active involvement of internet intermediaries in monitoring content, Cyberleagle (“Time to speak up for Article 15″ Graham Smith) outlines some of the perils that could accompany changes to Article 15 of the E-Commerce Directive.
The Simpsons meme reminds us that overenthusiastic private enforcement mechanisms, such as YouTube’s Content ID, can be heavily restrictive and extend the rights of copyright-holders beyond the scope of what is provided by the law.