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What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on Copyright Enforcement, and are there any changes in policy or legislation being proposed as a result?

Tomeka Rickell

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many things, including copyright enforcement. Copyright is something that protects things like music, movies, and books so people can't use them without permission. During the pandemic, many people were stuck at home and spending more time online. This meant that more people were sharing things like music or movies without permission.

To try to stop this, some copyright owners have been using a process called "notice and takedown". This means they send a notice to websites or social media platforms asking them to take down content that violates copyright. Some websites have also been making it easier for copyright owners to submit these notices.

There haven't been any major changes to copyright policy or legislation as a direct result of the pandemic. However, some people are calling for changes to be made to make it easier for people to share copyrighted works during times of crisis or emergency. They believe that sharing things like educational materials or news reports should be allowed to help people stay informed and educated during difficult times.

In summary, the pandemic has made it more difficult to enforce copyright as more people are sharing things online. Copyright owners are using notice and takedown to try to stop this. There haven't been any major changes to copyright policy or legislation but some people are discussing making changes to allow for sharing important content during emergencies.