Source · Select Committees · Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 66
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Introduce targeted copyright exemptions to increase access to archive material.
Recommendation
The Government should introduce targeted copyright exemptions that allow for greater access to archive material without harming copyright holders. Those include adjusting legislation concerning ‘dedicated terminals’, broadening the definition of ‘educational establishments’, amending the ‘2039’ rule, and introducing exemptions for orphan works and commercially unavailable works. (Recommendation, Paragraph 234)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 3 July 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗