The European Parliament has approved new copyright directives. This legislation aims to update copyright for the internet age, but has been criticized by civil rights associations and academics.
MEPs approved amended versions of the directive's two most controversial articles: Articles 11 and 13. Article 11 creates a "tax" for when social media sites link stories to certain websites, while Article 13 creates a sort of "censorship network," a filter that prevents "copyright-protected" content from appearing on major platforms.
Critics believe these two articles will be subject to abuse
Critics of this legislation, which has been multiplying, claim that these provisions will hinder the free flow of information on the internet. They also add that these provisions will be abused by censors and "trolls."
Proponents of the legislation argue that the legislation is already prepared to address potential "abuses." They assert that there are laws and amendments to this legislation that control potential excesses and abuses. For example, an "exception" has been introduced for parody content such as "memes." Therefore, "memes" will not be subject to the copyright control that other types of content will have.
They also claim that the main campaigns against this legislation were advanced with funding from large technology companies, which want to maintain full control of the main internet platforms.
The MEP who has fought hardest for this legislation thanked Parliament. Axel Voss has been one of the most active MEPs in introducing this new legislative package. On Wednesday morning, he thanked his parliamentary colleagues for "the work they have done together," adding that this "is a good sign for Europe's creative industries." MEP Julia Reda, of the Pirate Party, described the event as "catastrophic."
It's not the final result yet
The final vote on this legislation's approval will take place in January in the European Parliament. It is unlikely to be rejected. After this final approval, each European Union member state will be able to interpret and introduce the directive in its own way.
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Source: The Verge
