La UE a contracorriente
A pesar de ser un europeo convencido tengo que reconocer que la Comisión Europea se equivoca de vez en cuando. Patentes de software, canon para el préstamo bibliotecario y, ahora, un DRM europeo:
Interoperability and transparency of Digital Rights Management systems (DRMs) – Technologies that support the management of rights and the fair remuneration of creators in an online environment can be a key enabler for development of innovative business models. Lengthy discussions amongst stakeholders have yet to lead to the deployment of interoperable and user-friendly DRM solutions.The Commission therefore seeks to establish a framework for DRM transparency concerning, amongst others, the interoperability of different DRMs, and ensuring that consumers are properly informed of any usage restrictions placed on downloaded content, as well as of the interoperability of related online services.
Legal offers and piracy – Piracy, including the unauthorised up- and downloading of copyrighted content, remains a central concern. The Commission intends to instigate co-operation procedures (”codes of conduct”) between access/service providers, right holders and consumers to ensure not only the widespread offer of attractive content online, but also adequate protection of copyrighted works, and close cooperation on the fight against piracy and unauthorised file-sharing.
Cuando Internet está llena de noticias y opiniones sobre el fin del DRM ahora nos llega la UE y decide que debería existir un sistema universal y transparente, respetuoso con el usuario, de DRM. Espero que lleguen tarde y ningún proveedor lo use nunca. Pena de dinero desperdiciado en su desarrollo.
