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IPTV Piracy: European Commission’s Measures Face Dissatisfaction as Copyright Battle Rages On

Efforts to combat streaming and IPTV piracy remain ongoing, but it appears that the end is not yet in sight. The European Commission plans to propose measures next month to support copyright holders in their fight against piracy. However, leaked information suggests that these measures have already been met with dissatisfaction from the rights holders.

While awaiting guidance from copyright holders, the European Commission intends to develop a toolbox of strategies. Their proposal includes urging hosting platforms to collaborate with rights holders and even work alongside credible whistleblowers to swiftly shut down illegal broadcasts.

Intermediary services, such as Google, possess the ability to identify unauthorized relay sources. These services are being called upon to join forces with rights holders to prevent mirror sites from reemerging after the closure of the initial relay source. Google already removes domains from search results when instructed by court orders.

Furthermore, the European Commission is emphasizing the importance of rightholders enhancing the availability, accessibility, and appeal of their legitimate commercial offerings to end-users throughout the Union. By improving these aspects, they hope to discourage individuals from resorting to piracy.

However, these proposed measures have triggered outrage within the Live Content Coalition, an organization representing Europe’s leading producers, broadcasters, and operators of live content. A representative of the coalition expressed their concerns to EURACTIV, a specialized website focusing on European policies.

The battle against IPTV piracy continues in the European Union, with copyright holders and regulatory bodies working tirelessly to address this ongoing issue. However, the road ahead remains challenging, as the fight against piracy proves to be a complex and multifaceted endeavor.

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