INVITATION to DSM Directive webinars
Between 16 June and 24 June 2020, Communia has decided to organise a series of four webinars on the provisions of the new Directive EU 2019/790 on Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market.
As the DSM Directive implementation date is fast approaching and EU Member States are stepping up their processes for implementation (track the implementation status in EU Member States here). Slovenia has invited the stakeholders to submit their written observations and suggestions until 30 April 2020.
The following webinars will be held, all of which will take place between 10:00 and 11:00:
– Press Publishers’ Right (Art. 15) – 16 June;
– Text and Data Mining and Education Exceptions (Arts. 3-5) – 17 June;
– Use of Content by Online Platforms (Art. 17) – 23 June;
– Cultural Heritage Provisions (Arts. 6, 8-11, 14) – 24 June.
Each webinar has a limit of 30 participants. In order to attend the webinar, a registration at least 24 hours beforehand is necessary, please register here.
For more information on the webinars, see here.
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