Moving to a World of Selfies? – A Critical View of the European Legal Framework for the Online Use of Third Party Images
GRUR Int., Issue 7/2016, pp. 633-639
12 Pages Posted: 22 Sep 2017
Date Written: July 1, 2016
Abstract
While images define online social and cultural life, professional image providers find it increasingly difficult to finance high-quality image production. The low threshold for copyright protection is overshadowed by significant shortcomings regarding the scope of this protection. This article outlines the current law on the use of images and makes policy recommendations for a legislative reform, in particular regarding framing, liability privileges for host providers and (assumed) implied consent.
Keywords: Copyright Law, Images, Framing, Host Provider Privileges, Implied Consent, EU Copyright Reform, Communication to the Public
JEL Classification: K
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