The plant worldwide generates large data sets daily. These contain a variety of information from which many connections, i.e. ideally new findings and thus new knowledge, can be derived. The latter is no longer easily possible for humans due to the sheer amount of stored information, which is why they use certain algorithms as part of computer-aided data analysis. Depending on the data to be evaluated, this procedure is referred to as text and data mining. Users of text and data mining regularly face the challenge of generating an evaluable data base. They need access to texts and data, but to which copyright and database manufacturers have the rights, in particular the right of reproduction relevant for computer-aided evaluation. In the framework of the Directive on the Digital Single Market, the European Union has set rules for balancing the aforementioned conflicting interests between rights holders and TDM users, which the German legislature has also implemented. Since the balance of interests carried out by the legislator has relevant legal economic consequences for all parties involved, it is necessary to question to what extent this has succeeded. Benefits at a glance:
- Analysis of the previous and the new copyright regulation in Germany.
- Analysis of European regulations.
- Overview of regulatory alternatives in other jurisdictions
Target group for lawyers from science and practice as well as interested specialist audience from other disciplines.