MP3 levy overturned by appeals court
News | 01/11/2008 2:59 pm EST
The Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) yesterday repealed a July 19, 2007 Copyright Board of Canada decision certifying a levy to be placed on MP3 players, including iPods and cellular phones. Although the ruling could save consumers up to $75 on MP3 player purchases, it also raises questions about the legality of music copying.
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