European Parliament Approves Controversial New Copyright Laws

European Parliament Approves Controversial New Copyright Laws.
Critics warn the new copyright directive could stifle free speech and destroy user-generated content online.
The European Parliament has voted to approve an amended version of the controversial copyright directive that would overhaul copyright law across the European Union.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/european-parliament-approves-controversial-new-copyright-laws-1142556

What New EU Copyright Law Will Mean for Media, Tech Companies and Users.
Supporters of the Copyright Directive, which the European Parliament passed last week, claim it will force online giants like Google and Facebook to share revenues with content creators.
For internet activists, media industry wonks and copyright legislation fans (if such a species exists), these are heady days.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/eu-copyright-directive-analysis-media-tech-internet-users-1144003

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