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French copyright law implemented, with consequences for YouTube, Facebook and others

By Matthew Newman ( May 12, 2021, 15:45 GMT | Insight) -- A French copyright law has been passed today that aims to ensure that digital platforms such as YouTube and Facebook pay rights holders when their music and videos are played online. France is the first EU country to fully implement Article 17 of the EU Copyright Directive, although other countries such as the Netherlands and Germany are close to transposing the measure.A French copyright law has been passed today that aims to ensure that digital platforms such as YouTube and Facebook pay rights holders when their music and videos are played online....

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