Hard Brexit Impact Analysis

Page 60 of 106 Category If no agreement is reached: Consequence EU Document Media Copyright Orphan Works: As of the withdrawal date, the mechanism of mutual recognition provided for by Directive 2012/28/EU will no longer apply between the United Kingdom and the EU. Consequently, orphan works which have been recognised in the United Kingdom by the withdrawal date will no longer be recognised in the EU under Directive 2012/28/EU and the same will apply for orphan works recognised in the EU, as the system of mutual recognition under Directive 2012/28/EU will no longer be available in the United Kingdom. As a consequence, this means that the uses of orphan works from the United Kingdom allowed under the Directive, notably as regards making them available online, will no longer be allowed for cultural institutions in the EU and vice versa. WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF COPYRIGHT Media Copyright Access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print-disabled: As of the withdrawal date, persons in the United Kingdom will no longer be able to obtain accessible format copies from authorised entities in the EU under the framework provided for by Directive (EU) 2017/1564. Conversely, authorised entities and beneficiary persons in the EU will not be able to obtain accessible format copies from authorised entities in the United Kingdom either. Tt is important to note, that the United Kingdom is currently not a party to the Marrakesh Treaty which governs transfers of materials between the EU and third countries. WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF COPYRIGHT Media Copyright Online content Portability: As of the withdrawal date, persons residing in the United Kingdom will no longer benefit from their digital content subscriptions (internet) when travelling to the EU; and a provider of online content services established in the United Kingdom will need to comply with the rules of the relevant EU Member State or States where it wishes to offer services to its subscribers – including the need to clear all relevant rights for that or those Member States. WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF COPYRIGHT