Content online

In January 2008, the European Commission (DG Information Society) launched an initiative looking at key issues relating to creative content online through issuing a communication identifying four key areas for action:

• the circulation of content online
• multi-territory licensing for creative content
• interoperability and transparency of digital rights management systems
• legal offers and piracy

The Communication also announced the establishment of a new discussion platform to aid further discussion and consideration of these issues.