UK Report Suggests "Modernizing" Copyright

danpsmith writes: "The BBC has an article about a government report which proposes new powers against copyright infringement. Interestingly, however, it also: "says private users should be allowed to copy music from a CD to their MP3 player" and further "recommends the 50-year copyright protection for recorded music should not be extended," saying, "The ideal IP system creates incentives for innovation, without unduly limiting access for consumers and follow-on innovators."

While satisfied with most of the report, The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) says, "it would continue to press for the copyright extension.""