Copyright and PSM in the digital market

Abstract

Broadcasting services in Europe are facing changes that, in the case of Public Service Media (PSM), are complemented by a serious economic and trust crisis that force them to rethink their model. One of the core pillars of this change is the adaptation to the digital market. To do so, a modernization in the regulation of copyrights in PSM is needed. In this regard, European regulation for broadcasting services has become obsolete, so there is a need to move towards a system that benefits online transmissions, digital transmissions and the European Single Market. In the case of public broadcasting services, more policies of change are requested related to the concept and mission of public service. The aim of this research is to assess the situation, problems and European policies on copyrights and public service media in a moment when the EU has proposed a legislative package for its modernization in the digital market.