Can I copy a music download to a CD or MP3 player?
Yes, if you have purchased a legitimate copy and it is permitted by the purchase agreement. Will I be able to share my music collection with a friend? No. You will not be able to sell, loan or give away any format-shift copy you make in a different format, but a friend can listen to your music with you. Can someone else make a copy in a different format for me? No. A format-shift copy must be made by the owner of the original copy. It will not be possible for a business to make copies for a customer. Can I make a ‘back-up’ copy of a CD in case the original is lost or damaged? No. A format-shift copy must be in a different audio format to the original. Can I sell or give away my MP3 music player? Yes, but you will need to delete any format-shift copy you have stored in the MP3 music player before it is sold or given away. What if my CD has copy protection applied to it? The Government is still considering this issue of copy protection. So there you have it, people! According to the Gove
