IMPF 5th Nov 2021

IMPF calls DSA – A MISSED OPPORTUNITY AND A STEP BACKWARDS

IMPF along with a broad coalition of organizations, representing the creative sector in Europe, write a letter raising serious concerns about the approach taken by the EU co-legislators on the Digital Services Act.

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IMPF is a network and meeting place for independent music publishers globally. We want to take advantage of the incredible opportunities to have our music on every service, licensed easily and without borders. And most importantly, we want our writers and our companies rewarded fairly for their work. 

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