Malta has implemented the Reproduction of broadcasts by social institutions (Art. 5.2(e) InfoSoc) exception in Article 9(1)f of Chapter 415 of the Laws of Malta. The national exception closely resembles the EU exception.
Implementation summary:
This exception allows for the reproduction of broadcasts made by social institutions pursuing non-commercial purposes, such as hospitals or prisons, on condition that the rightholders receive fair compensation.
Implementation details:
Beneficiaries:
- institutions pursuing non-commercial purposes, such as hospitals or prisons
Purposes:
- non-commercial purposes
Usage:
- reproduction
Subject Matter:
- broadcasts
Compensation:
- fair compensation required
Attribution:
- no attribution required
Introduced/last updated: 01 January 1970
Remarks: The exception applies mutatis mutandis to neighbouring rights under art. 21 of Cap.415.
