Italy Adopts EU Copyright Directive for Digital Age
Italy has implemented the EU Copyright Directive (2019/790) to bolster copyright safeguards in the digital realm. The preliminary decree from the Council of Ministers is set to undergo parliamentary examination. This legislation, crafted through discussions with the Department for Publishing and various trade associations, establishes clear guidelines for the distribution of content among rights holders, publishers, service providers, and users. Online platforms are required to secure permissions for user-uploaded copyrighted materials. Publishers are entitled to negotiate equitable compensation for digital usage, while journalists can benefit from publisher revenues. AGCOM will determine compensation standards, with potential penalties of up to 1% of turnover for non-compliance. Authors and artists will receive updates regarding rights usage and can withdraw licenses if not utilized. Streaming performances are now categorized as audiovisual works. Culture Minister Dario Franceschini highlighted the directive's importance in enhancing protections for creators.
Key facts
- Italy adopts EU Directive 2019/790 on copyright.
- Preliminary decree approved by Council of Ministers.
- Online platforms must obtain authorization for user-uploaded protected works.
- Publishers can negotiate fair remuneration for online content use.
- Journalists entitled to share of revenues from publishers.
- AGCOM to set compensation criteria; fines up to 1% of turnover for non-compliance.
- Authors and artists can demand additional remuneration if initial payment is disproportionately low.
- Streaming theatrical performances now treated as audiovisual works.
- Culture Minister Dario Franceschini commented on the directive.
Entities
Artists
- Dario Franceschini
Institutions
- Council of Ministers
- Parliament
- Department for Publishing
- AGCOM
- European Union
Locations
- Italy