On October 21, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft Law of Ukraine on Introduction of Amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine regarding protection of copyright and related rights in the Internet, the press-service of the Ministry of Economic Development reports.
The project authors introduce a range of efficient tools for copyright protection and counteraction to distribution of pirated content. One of the main innovations is a prejudicial possibility of removal or restriction of access to information, violating the copyright. Moreover, fine sanctions amounting to 500 to 1000 exemptions are envisaged for non-fulfilment of requirement to block illegal content. The same fines are imposed in case of refusal to identify the user, who distributed content, violating the copyright.
The draft law also stipulates the important amendments into the Law of Ukraine on Notary, which allow to provide the notary with evidence in the Internet.
