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Written question asked by Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 19 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 April 2023. It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Copyright: Data Processing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department will proceed with its policy to introduce a new copyright and database exception which allows Text and Data Mining any purpose as announced on 28 June 2022.

Answer

The Government has already announced that it will not proceed with its previous policy for a broad copyright exception for data mining. Instead, it will work with AI developers and right holders to develop a code of practice by the Summer. The Government seeks to strike a balanced and pragmatic approach which allows AI innovators and the creative industries to grow in partnership.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
181757
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Copyright Data processing Exemptions
Link
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