Second Report - Economics of music streaming
Select Committee
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
HC 50
15 July 2021
Government response
Second Special Report - Economics of music streaming: Government and Competition and Markets Authority Responses to Committee’s Second Report · published 22 Sep 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
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Recommendation
Rejected
Para 94
Metadata issues compound the poor terms on which creators are remunerated.
Recommendation
Metadata issues compound the poor terms on which creators are remunerated. Whilst there is a significant challenge, it is not insurmountable. First, the Government must oblige record labels to provide metadata for the underlying song when they license a recording …
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Government Response Summary
The Government agrees on the importance of metadata but proposes to address it through improved awareness and engagement with technology businesses, not by obliging labels or mandating data standards. It explicitly rejects the recommendations on black box revenues, stating they are already regulated, and does not address the creation of a comprehensive musical works database or registration portal.
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Recommendation
Rejected
Para 122
The Government must make sure that UK law is not enabling the outcome of market...
Recommendation
The Government must make sure that UK law is not enabling the outcome of market dominance. This means that independent labels must be supported to challenge the majors’ dominance and creators must be empowered to offset the disparity in negotiating …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation to expand MEGS, place anti-acquisition clauses in grant funding, or introduce a fiscal incentive for the independent music sector, stating MEGS's remit doesn't cover structural issues and tax policy is the Treasury's responsibility.
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Recommendation
Rejected
Para 178
As we have acknowledged, the Government has repeatedly told us that it will not implement...
Recommendation
As we have acknowledged, the Government has repeatedly told us that it will not implement the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. However, to ensure that music creators and companies prosper in the globally important UK music market, …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees on fair remuneration but rejects introducing new legally enforceable obligations for UGC-hosting services, stating private negotiations are commercial matters and that it will not implement the EU Copyright Directive. It notes the IPO is reviewing access to justice for IP cases and will consider 'know your business customer' obligations in an upcoming strategy.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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