Bulgaria has implemented the Private copying (Art. 5.2(b) InfoSoc) exception in Article 25, para 1, p.2 of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Law (Член 25, ал.1, т.2 от Закона за авторското право и сродните му права). The national exception closely resembles the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception allows the reproduction of works (other than computer programs and architectural works) regardless of the carrier, by a physical person for personal use, unless done with commercial purposes, and against payment of fair compensation.
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- any physical person
Purposes:
- for personal use
Usage:
- reproduction
Subject Matter:
- works (other than computer programs and architectural works)
- performances
- phonograms
- film fixations
Compensation:
- fair compensation required
Attribution:
- no attribution required
Other Conditions:
- for non-commercial purposes
Introduced/last updated: 01 October 2006
Remarks: The exception extends to performers (art. 84), phonograms producers (art. 90) and film producers (art.90v). The exception does not cover broadcasting rights (art. 93).
