The Scientist
3rd August 2011, 10:35
Just some interesting news of the day for UK people.
An outdated law meaning millions of people are unknowingly copying music illegally is due to be swept away by the Government.
Business Secretary Vince Cable has backed proposals to update what some have called the country's "archaic copyright laws".
At the moment it is technically illegal to transfer content from CDs and DVDs onto a different format such as a computer or MP3 player.
Today the Government is putting the wheels in motion to change this, allowing people to transfer content and make copies for their own and immediate family's personal use.
An outdated law meaning millions of people are unknowingly copying music illegally is due to be swept away by the Government.
Business Secretary Vince Cable has backed proposals to update what some have called the country's "archaic copyright laws".
At the moment it is technically illegal to transfer content from CDs and DVDs onto a different format such as a computer or MP3 player.
Today the Government is putting the wheels in motion to change this, allowing people to transfer content and make copies for their own and immediate family's personal use.