Mexico Chamber of Deputies approves copyright reform

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies has approved a reform to the Federal Copyright Law, a move dubbed the ‘Antimemes Law’ by critics. The legislation, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, establishes a framework of secondary responsibility for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and digital platforms regarding copyright infringements committed by users.

Under the new rules, platforms that fail to expeditiously remove infringing content or that contribute to, induce, or have direct knowledge of such violations may be held liable. The reform also mandates that technology companies implement public policies to address repeat offenders, which can include the suspension or permanent termination of internet services or user accounts.

The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) is authorized to impose administrative fines for non-compliance, with penalties reaching up to 4.6 million pesos. Additionally, the law introduces stricter controls regarding the unauthorized use of faces, voices, or images modified through Artificial Intelligence (AI).

While the governing coalition (Morena, PT, and PVEM) defends the measure as a necessary step to combat piracy and align Mexican law with T-MEC international standards, opposition parties (PAN, PRI, and Movimiento Ciudadano) and digital rights organizations like ARTICLE 19 warn of potential censorship. Critics argue that the threat of massive fines may drive platforms to use automated monitoring filters, leading to the preemptive removal of legitimate satire, political criticism, parodies, and memes.

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Article 19 · Artículo 19 · Chamber of Deputies · Claudia Sheinbaum · Cámara de Diputados · Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial · Mexican Institute of Industrial Property · Mexico · Morena

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[● 7 SOURCES] The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) can impose fines of up to 4.6 million pesos on providers. 889noticias.mx · nuevolaredo.tv · proyectodiez.mx · eltiempomx.com · gaceta.mx · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The government states the reform aims to combat piracy and align national laws with T-MEC standards. 889noticias.mx · nuevolaredo.tv · oncenoticias.digital
[● 3 SOURCES] The reform introduces stricter controls on the unauthorized use of faces, voices, or images modified by Artificial Intelligence. nuevolaredo.tv · eltiempomx.com · www.am.com.mx
[● 11 SOURCES] Internet providers must implement policies to suspend or terminate services for repeat copyright infringers. 889noticias.mx · lasnoticiasya.com · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · nuevolaredo.tv · proyectodiez.mx · +6 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Opposition parties argue the reform acts as a mechanism for digital censorship and threatens freedom of expression. lasnoticiasya.com · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · www.noticiasdecuautla.mx · nuevolaredo.tv · proyectodiez.mx · +5 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The reform passed with 325 votes in favor and 114 votes against. mayacomunicacion.com.mx · proyectodiez.mx · gaceta.mx · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · drvnoticias.com · +2 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The Chamber of Deputies approved the reform to the Federal Copyright Law in general. 889noticias.mx · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · proyectodiez.mx · eltiempomx.com · gaceta.mx · +5 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The reform establishes secondary responsibility for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) regarding copyright infringements by users. 889noticias.mx · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · nuevolaredo.tv · proyectodiez.mx · eltiempomx.com · +6 more