Last month, the US Department of Commerce's Internet Task Force (IPTF) issued a tentative report titled
Copyright Policy, Creativity, and Innovation in the Digital Economy (
download PDF) to advance discussion on a set of copyright policies. From its introduction:
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It is time to assess whether the current balance of rights, exceptions and responsibilities – crafted, for the most part, before the rapid advances in computing and networking of the past two decades – is still working for creators, rights holders, service providers, and consumers. The Internet must continue to support a legitimate market for copyrighted works as well as provide a platform for innovation and the introduction of new and dynamic services that drive digital commerce. And we must ensure that free expression, respect for consumer privacy, and cybersecurity are preserved in the online environment. The government can promote progress as a convener of the many stakeholder groups – including creators, industry, and consumers – that share an interest in maintaining an appropriate balance within the copyright system.
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According to
Shira Perlmutter, Chief Policy Officer at the US Patent and Trademark Office, the report
calls for your input:
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The Green Paper calls for new public input on critical policy issues that are central to our nation’s economic growth, cultural development and job creation. It is intended to serve as a reference for stakeholders, a blueprint for further action, and a contribution to global copyright debates. As promised in the paper, we will soon be reaching out to the public for views on a variety of topics. Please stay tuned for announcements about how to share your thoughts, insights, and recommendations.
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If your input could really make a difference, what is it first and foremost that you'd want to change about current copyright policies?
[via
Slashdot, source:
Recording Industry vs The People]