Britain could legalize the copying CDs for personal use

Such a decision can be made ​​in connection with one of the recommendations made ​​in the UK intellectual property system. She suggested that Professor Ian Hargreaves. On Wednesday, the Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the Government's reaction to the proposal of Professor. Hargreaves, Professor of Economics in digital journalism school in Cardiff, found that the 300-year-old British laws on copyright impede innovation and growth, and said that their reorganization could bring the economy nearly £ 8 billion ($ 13 billion). According to a source, Cable reports that the government agrees with the suggestion of Professor legalize private copying, or "changing the format of" lawfully acquired works protected by copyright. This practice is legalized in the European countries except Britain, Ireland and Malta. These changes will mean that consumers will be able to copy them bought the CD to another device, such as IPod or home computer. However, it does not allow sharing content on the Internet without permission, such as file сторидж. The source said the government also approved another proposal Hargreaves – to enter the exclusive right to copy parodies. This will allow comedians to parody someone else without permission.