Brazil Is Considering to Legalize File Sharing

September 6, 2010 by
Filed under: Announcements & Events, Downloads, Entertainment Industry, File-Sharing Programs, Networks & Services, Legal P2P News & Issues 

It looks like Brazil may be the country to watch if you’re interested in much more consumer-friendly copyright laws.

As that country goes through a copyright reform process, among the proposals is one that would create fines not just for infringing, but also for hindering fair use and the public domain. Also, there is a big push underway, with widespread support — even from some artists groups — to legalize file sharing in exchange for a small price (~$1.74/month) on your broadband connection.

It seems that one reason why Brazil may be doing it this way is because of the massive success the Brazilian musical genre techno-brega has had by embracing file sharing as a way to promote new works, and making money through other avenues, like live shows.

The idea was advanced by a coalition of 28 academic, educational, consumer, musical and digital cultural organizations who have called on the government to legalize file-sharing through a blanket licensing system.

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