IFPI welcomes new French anti-piracy law, applauds leadership of the French government

23rd October 2009

The international music industry today welcomed the approval by the French Constitutional Council of the “Creation and Internet” or HADOPI law introducing new anti-piracy measures to protect music and other rights holders. The law introduces a graduated response system to encourage internet users to use legitimate online music services and deters repeat infringers with the possible sanction of account suspension.

IFPI Chairman and CEO John Kennedy said: "The French government has led the way internationally in delivering effective measures to deal with digital piracy. This is a very positive step for creators and the whole music sector which will improve the environment for new digital music services, help protect creative industries from the huge threat of digital piracy and benefit music fans."

Click here to view the press release from the French court.