Copyright in a digital world: The implications of Article 13 in North America

April 24, 2019By rightstech

Article 13 is a new piece of legislation passed in the European Union Parliament. The new law has a significant impact on the way copyright is administered in the digital space. What are the implications of this new law for North Americans?

Source: Copyright in a digital world: The implications of Article 13 in North America | Ottawa Business Journal

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