OECD Digital Economy Papers
The OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) undertakes a wide range of activities to better understand how information and communication technologies (ICTs) contribute to sustainable economic growth and social well-being. The OECD Digital Economy Papers series covers a broad range of ICT-related issues and makes selected studies available to a wider readership. They include policy reports, which are officially declassified by an OECD Committee, and occasional working papers, which are meant to share early knowledge.
- ISSN: 20716826 (online)
- https://doi.org/10.1787/20716826
Payments for Goods and Services on the Information Superhighway
Reproduction Rights and Remuneration in the Electronic Marketplace
This document was prepared by Mr Peter Davies, consultant, in collaboration with the Secretariat.
The main conclusions are that:
Copyright is the right regime for software protection on the information superhighway.
Exclusive reproduction rights should remain with the copyright holder.
Content owners will place their goods on the superhighway and decide for themselves about
price, payment and the risk of piracy.
Schemes for electronic payment for the use of services on the superhighway are being tried. For
many people, the traditional means of payment will suffice for some time.
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