How Do You Legally Stream Audio Recordings?
Audio recordings have been democratized by the Internet, most notably in the form of data streams. These streams connect an audio provider, such as a radio station, with an Internet user to provide entertainment and news. The main legal issue involved in audio recordings streamed to Internet users is whether recording these products is copyright infringement. Internet users should understand the wide range of legitimate ways to stream audio recordings. Listen to music, interviews and news on Internet radio Web sites. These Web sites are often maintained by news networks or MP3 providers in order to promote their products to the general public. Many Internet radio Web sites feature specific genres of music or regional stations to legally meet your audio needs. Stay abreast of the latest legislative trends by reviewing the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) Web site (see Resources below). CDT is a national advocacy group that lobbies for legislation and interpretations of copyrigh
