Rules on Copyright Infringement
For some years now, the Internet has been used extensively for copyright infringement. In most cases, this illicit use of the network takes place through file sharing, using peer-to-peer (p2p) programs.
Since the use of these protocols and the legal copies of programs utilizing them is not, in itself, illegal, DSI does not prohibit their use. However, the use of these programs fo No entanto, the use of these programs to copy copyrighted material may constitute an illegal act and, as such, is not authorized by the rules of RCTS and IST.
Given the frequency with which complaints of copyright infringement have been received by the departments responsible at IST and FCCN from individuals, entities and their legal representatives, DSI has established procedures to combat this type of occurrence. For more information, see the section on network management standards.
Relevant Copyright Documentation
- Copyright and Related Rights Code (Decree-Law No. 63/85, of March 14) – Full version of the Copyright and Related Rights Code.
- Directive 2001/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 – Harmonises certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society.
- Dec. Law 252-94 – Transposes into national law Council Directive 91/250/EEC of 14 May on the legal protection of computer programs.
- Gabinete do Direito de Autor (Copyright Office) – Its mission is the collective management of the Rights Related to the Copyright of Artists, Performers or Performers.
Documentation on Cybercrime
- Law No. 109/91 – Cybercrime law.