ADAGP leads action to support artists and to advocate in favor of artists' rights. See the news on applicable legislation and the limits to the right to “Private Copy” on this page.
History of news related to the subject
Proposed digital footprint law: a fair and balanced decision
The creative world welcomes the compromise adopted by the Members of Parliament on remuneration for private copying and refurbished devices, as part of the bill to reduce the digital footprint on the environment in France.
Private Copying Remuneration Commission votes by a large majority to lower the rates applied to refurbished devices
Tuesday, June 1st : Copie France welcomes the decision of the Private Copying Remuneration Commission on refurbished devices (smartphones and tablets).
Who stands to gain from greenwashing?
Vendors of reconditioned phones and devices are demanding an exemption from private copy levies, spreading numerous untruths in the press over the past few days likely to have disastrous repercussions on a cultural sector already heavily tested by the crisis.
How is Culture supported via private copy ?
Private copy levies are paid by manufacturers of blank media (DVDs, USB keys, memory cards, external hard drives, decoders, multimedia phones, tablets, etc.) for future copies of works that individuals will make for their private use from the Internet, television, scanners and other devices.
Distribution of royalties is made on the basis of statistical surveys determining the categories of copied images (photos, comics, paintings, drawings, etc.). One-quarter of the royalties collected are devoted to financing action to support creation and promotion of artists and authors.