Have Your Say Copyright Amendment Bill [B 13b - 2017]
The Select Committee on Trade and International Relations invites interested individuals and stakeholders to submit written comments on the Copyright Amendment Bill [B13B - 2017].
The Bill seeks to amend the Copyright Act, 1978, so as to define certain words and expressions; to allow for further limitations and exceptions regarding the reproduction of copyright works; to provide for the sharing of royalties in copyright works; to provide for the payment of royalties in respect of literary, musical, artistic and audiovisual works; to provide for resale royalty rights; to provide for recordal and reporting of certain acts; to provide for the accreditation of collecting societies; to provide for a mechanism for settlement of disputes; to provide for access to copyright works by persons with disabilities; to provide for the licensing of orphan works; to strengthen the powers and functions of the Copyright Tribunal; to provide for prohibited conduct in respect of technological protection measures; to provide for prohibited conduct in respect of copyright management information; to provide for protection of digital rights; to provide for certain new offences; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Enquiries, as well as written submissions, can be addressed to the Select Committee on Trade and International Relations, for attention Mr Hlupheka Mtileni, 3rd fl oor, W/S 3/083, 90 Plein Street, Cape Town 8001, or e-mailed to hmtileni@parliament.gov.za In addition to the written comments, please indicate your interest in making a verbal representation to the Committee.
The closing date for submissions is end of business day on Friday, 22 February 2019.
Copies of the Bill can be requested telephonically from Mr Mtileni on tel: 021 403 8077, cell: 083 709 8448 or obtained electronically via the parliamentary website www.parliament.gov.za
Issued by Mr ER Makue, MP, Chairperson: Select Committee on Trade and International Relations
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