PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Data Processing: Copyright (8 October 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to introduce a broadened copyright exception for text and data mining.
Asked by:
Sir John Whittingdale (Conservative)
Asked by:
Sir John Whittingdale (Conservative)
Answer
No decision has been made on whether to legislate on copyright in relation to text and data mining.
The Government is committed to supporting the growth of the creative industries and AI sectors while recognising the value of human-centred creativity. Whilst clarity is needed, this is a complex topic and we must take the time to hear stakeholder views and give them careful consideration.
The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts, and Tourism and I held roundtables with the creative, media and AI sectors last month and our departments continue to engage with those stakeholders to inform our approach.
Answered by:
Feryal Clark (Labour)
14 October 2024
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