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2012 Digital Music Report Released

IFPI announced that it has released the 2012 edition of its yearly Digital Music Report.

paysafecard Targets Music Pirates

IFPI announced that the paysafecard group is working with the City of London Police and the recording industry to prevent paysafecard’s services from being used by websites that sell copyright infringing music.

IFPI Welcomes Copyright Term Extension

IFPI announced that it welcomes today’s decision by the European Union to extend the term of copyright protection offered to music performers and producers from 50 to 70 years.

PayPal Targets Music Pirates

IFPI announced that PayPal is working with the City of London Police and the international recording industry to prevent PayPal’s services from being used by websites that sell copyright infringing music.

Choking Off Payments to Online Music Pirates

IFPI announced that the recording industry is working with MasterCard, Visa and the London (UK) police to address the illegal online sale of unlicensed music.

2011 Digital Music Report Released

IFPI announced that it has released the 2011 edition of its yearly Digital Music Report.

Police Smash CD and DVD Masterbox Piracy Ring

IFPI announced that more than 100 police officers in four countries have taken action against those involved in the alleged manufacture, supply and sale of unlicensed CD and DVD box sets that generated millions of euros in illegal sales.

IFPI Welcomes EU Support in Piracy Fight

IFPI announced that it welcomes the backing of the European Parliament for coordinated action at an EU level to tackle piracy of creative works.

IFPI Names New CEO

IFPI announced that Frances Moore is to succeed John Kennedy as its Chief Executive Officer. She will take up her new position at IFPI’s London-based headquarters in July.

IFPI Reacts to Canadian Copyright Bill

IFPI announced its reaction to the publication of the Canadian Copyright Modernization Act (Bill C-32). John Kennedy, chairman and chief executive of IFPI, says: “It is welcome news that the Canadian government is at last looking to update its copyright laws and join the WIPO internet treaties, recognising that unless it protects intellectual property rights [...]