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09-09-2010 06:40 AM |
Nope, this directive is medium-independent, as in also internet:
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3. What types of service would, and would not, be considered ?on demand programme services?
3.1 A non-exhaustive list of types of service which are likely to be considered to be ?on-demand programme services‟ is as follows:
a) a ?catch-up service‟ for a broadcast television channel whether programmes are made available from the broadcaster‟s own branded website, an online aggregated media player service, or through a ?television platform‟ to a set top box linked to a television (whether using broadcast ?push‟ technology, or ?pull‟ VOD);
b) a television programme archive service comprising less recent television programmes from a variety of broadcasters and/or production companies, made available by a content aggregator exercising ?editorial responsibility‟ over all the programmes (see section 4 below), whether via a dedicated website, online aggregated media player service, or through a television platform; and
c) an on-demand movie service, provided online via a website or using other delivery technology by a provider exercising ?editorial responsibility‟ over the content.
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3.3 Services comprised of the following types of video content may not be considered to be ?on-demand programme services‟ (depending on the particular circumstances):
a) video content posted by private individuals onto video sharing sites (where the content has been self-generated and is not posted as part of an ?economic‟ purpose on the part of the individual);
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And it is enforceable in the UK, a £250.000 fine I was told, but please give me a link that says it is not if I am mistaken. |
