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Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-12-04

Barry Sookman

. 'Out of step with other nations': Canada's Crown copyright laws in need of an overhaul, say library associations [link] 2021-12-01. Getting ready for Quebec’s Bill 64 privacy law impacts on outsourcing [link] 2021-12-02. link] 2021-12-02.

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Copyright Protection For Databases In India

IP and Legal Filings

Databases and the Need for Protection: Nowadays, database thieves can use a variety of electronic tools to copy any database and distribute it globally, and they can do so for a fraction of the high cost associated with producing such products. The Information Technology Act, 2000 protects sensitive and private data in India.

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Digital collections from GLAM institutions: Policy Paper

Kluwer Copyright Blog

In a policy paper , copyright and art-law experts led by the author clarified the general copyright law principles applicable to stakeholders dealing with digital cultural heritage worldwide and formulated recommendations, addressed to policy-makers, to facilitate their digital activities. Proposal 3. Proposal 4.

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Around the IP Blogs

The IPKat

TRADE MARKS The so-called "metaverse" and "non-fungible tokens" (NFTs) have generated hype among technology enthusiasts over the past two years. The Kluwer Copyright Blog, therefore, explains potential challenges that may arise. The Kluwer Copyright Blog, therefore, explains potential challenges that may arise.

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The Jungle Bird, El Diablo, and the Zombie or Machine Learning Models, Computer Programs and Copyright put to the test

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Those versed in the intersection between IP rights and technology know that computer programs protection has always caused inevitable frictions IP law. Additionally, all proprietary and open source software licensing rely on copyright protection. These topics are in need of further research.

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AG Szpunar advises CJEU to rule that streaming platforms are not liable (unless they have intentionally applied ineffective geo-blocks) if their users use VPNs

The IPKat

He also considered that the fact that the original TV broadcast is directed at a non-EU country (Serbia) does not mean that the online retransmission thereof does not qualify for the application of EU copyright law (specifically: the copyright law of the concerned Member State, e.g., Austria), if the protected content is accessible from the EU.

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The UK government moves forward with a text and data mining exception for all purposes

Kluwer Copyright Blog

On 28 June 2022, the government published both the responses by the 61 participants (among which trade associations in the publishing, technology, and music industries, academics, libraries, and cross-sector bodies) together with its own position as far as legislative changes and next steps are concerned. All-purpose TDM. Looking forward. .