Online Privacy and How it
Relates to Music Publishing / Distribution
The music business has changed
drastically over the years with the advancement of Internet. The Internet allows people to download music
for free; which takes away from the money that could have been made from the
song. There has not been a way to put an
end to online piracy. The majority of
people that use the Internet appreciate their privacy. This includes the people
that make music; they would rather have their privacy while using the Internet,
then allowing the government to keep track of their usage. When songs are downloaded for there is no way
to track how many people have the song/album.
The purpose of music publishing is
to protect and develop music. Publishing also enforces copyright protection
laws for music. Music publishing has
served the same purpose for many years, but has had to change the way it
operates. Music publishers are
responsible for songwriters and composers receiving payment when their music is
used commercially. When royalties are
accounted for they are distributed to the songwriters and composers. Publishing
companies have become the most important form of intellectual property in the
music industry.
Composers are left with a choice to
make when it comes to keeping their privacy while using the Internet or
agreeing with the laws that enforce no more online privacy. If they give up
their privacy online then they will be able to collect all of the proceeds that
they deserve for their music, since people will no longer e able to download
music for free. Online privacy laws have
changed the entire music industry as a whole. Jobs have been lost in the music
industry due to the technology changes with the majority of music sales being
digital. I feel that the Internet will continue to effect music publishing and
distribution until there is a way to control and put an end to free downloads.
http://www.mpa.org/
http://www.music-law.com/publishing.html
