Belgium has implemented the Private copying (Art. 5.2(b) InfoSoc) exception in Article XI.190, 9° of the Code of Economic Law (CEL). The national exception is slightly more restrictive than the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception allows for the reproduction of works, except sheet music, made within the family circle and exclusively intended for that circle.
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- any user
Purposes:
- use intended for the family circle
Usage:
- reproduction
Subject Matter:
- works (other than sheet music)
- performances
- phonograms
- film fixations
- broadcasts
Compensation:
- fair compensation required
Attribution:
- no attribution required
Other Conditions:
- the copy has to be made within the family circle
Introduced/last updated: 22 May 2005
Remarks: As per art. XI.217, 7° CEL the exception is also applicable to performers' (art. XI.205.1 § 1 CEL); film producers' (art. XI.209.1 CEL); phonogram producers' (art. XI.213 CEL) and broadcasters' (art. XI.215.1 CEL) rights.
As per art.XI.193 CEL, all Belgian exceptions are of mandatory nature.
