Doseva, Schmid-Petri, Schillmöller, Heckmann (2022)
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| Doseva, Schmid-Petri, Schillmöller, Heckmann (2022) | |
| Title: | Uploaders’ perceptions of the German implementation of the EU copyright reform and their preferences for copyright regulation |
| Author(s): | Steliyana Doseva, Hannah Schmid-Petri, Jan Schillmöller, Dirk Heckmann |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Citation: | Doseva, S. & Schmid-Petri, H. & Schillmöller, J. & Heckmann, D. (2022). Uploaders' perceptions of the German implementation of the EU copyright reform and their preferences for copyright regulation. Internet Policy Review, 11(4). |
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| About the Data | |
| Data Description: | Comments submitted during the German lawmaking process implementing the EU Directive; qualitative interviews with uploaders |
| Data Type: | Primary data |
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Abstract
“The adoption of the EU copyright reform was controversially discussed by the public, leading to protests across Europe, especially against the introduction of upload filters. This interdisciplinary study examines how differently organised uploaders perceive copyright regulation at a time when the reform is being transposed into national law, and what further demands on regulation they have. The analysis combines qualitative interviews (n = 19) with a content analysis of comments submitted on the national draft law (n = 17). Our findings show that uploaders consider state regulations through upload filters to be restrictive toward freedom of expression. They appreciate the intention behind the implementation of the German law to prevent upload filters, but they do not consider the measures effective in practise, and demand more participation and transparency in the legislative process.”
Main Results of the Study
The study examines opinions from different groups of content creators uploading their content to YouTube. It looks at the ‘triangular’ relationship between the right holder, the uploader, and the platform. Reflecting different levels of professionalisation, the study finds most uploaders recognise and support copyright regulations. However, the design of the new law was found to be unreflective of the reality of uploading content. There was more knowledge present regarding YouTube’s own regulations although these regulations implement national law, i.e. applying an upload filter. The location of content filtering authority with a private platform provider was not raised as a concern by the users despite a general fear of overblocking caused by undistinctive filter applications and flagging mechanisms.
Policy Implications as Stated By Author
The authors conclude with proposing a clarification of key legal terms to achieve more transparency and distinctiveness to enforce copyright protection.
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