[LINK] RFI: Format-Shifting of Music in Australia

[Brendan Scott]

There is a proposal for the law to be changed for limited format shifting/recording from TV.  They have been commented on in this list.  The general consensus seems to be that because they impose unrealistic requirements they will be of little practical value. 


Brendan 


Roger Clarke wrote:
> Can anyone point to an easily-readable but authoritative summary on this
> topic?
> 
> Ta muchly
> 
>> I have been looking for information about the legality of backing up
>> personal CD/vinyl collections to mp3. I am considering doing this as a
>> service for people who either do not have the time, resources or
>> inclination
>> to do it for themselves. When talking to friends about this prospect a
>> common question they ask me is "Is it legal?" or "Does that infringe
>> copyright?". I always so no because I thought there was a court ruling in
>> Australia in early '06 or in '05 that established that converting
>> music that
>> you rightfully own into another format such as mp3 was legal for backup
>> purposes. Is this true and if so could you please refer me to the court
>> ruling if there is one or to some authoritative source that states
>> that this
>> is legal.
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