February 22, 2012

DOC submits its proposal for a documentary exemption to the Legislative Committee studying Bill C-11, the Copyright Modernization Act. The purpose is to exempt documentary filmmakers from being unduly restricted by TPMs (technical protection measures, or digital locks). DOC is delighted to have received the support of the International Documentary Association (IDA) on this front. IDA has had to contend with similar measures within the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) and has successfully negotiated a documentary exemption in the U.S.

To read DOC's submission, click here.
To read IDA's letter of support, click here.

AUTHOR

DOC ADMIN DOCUMENTARY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA

DOC's National Office