DRM causing difficulties for libraries

The British Library’s Chief Executive, Lynne Brindley, is warning that DRM systems are creating unintended consequences that affect how digital material can be stored and disseminated by libraries, which have traditionally been protected by special exceptions under IP law.

Speaking at the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Internet Group (APIG) into Digital Rights Management, the British Library’s Chief Executive, Lynne Brindley urged MPs to balance the rights of content creators with the need to maintain access in the public good.