In what countries will CSCS collect money?
A number of countries around the world have introduced various levies for secondary exploitation of audiovisual works. Such levies are most widespread in Europe. Legislation in 11 of the 15 members of the European Union (EU) requires equitable remuneration to be paid to authors of audiovisual works in respect of private copying (a blank tape levy), which is, generally speaking, divided between and payable through collecting societies to audiovisual authors. All member states of the EU now have, or are in the process of enacting legislation that establishes an entitlement to equitable remuneration for the rental of audiovisual works. These entitlements can take a variety of forms and may result in levies in some cases. CSCS will initially focus on collecting secondary use levies in European countries. It will subsequently pursue claims in jurisdictions around the world where such levies are paid.
