Private copying: a new fee schedule under discussion, with a significant reduction
The commission responsible for private copying remuneration is examining a new scale that increases the remuneration for high-capacity smartphones and tablets, whilst opening the door to computers, following years of requests from rights holders. Nothing has been finalised yet, but the figures discussed on 13 and 27 November already point to a significant increase for devices with the highest storage capacities. For… new phones, the proposal distinguishes more clearly between large storage capacities. A 256 GB model could cost up to €20.40 (including VAT), and a device with over 512 GB, €24 (including VAT). Currently, most devices with more than 64 GB are charged at €16.80. As expected , the cost per GB is falling sharply. Tablets would follow the same pattern, with the ceiling raised to €26.40 (including VAT)…