An influential group of politicians in the UK have stressed the need for consumers to be made fully aware of any restrictions on digital music prior to purchase. Analyzing the different copy protection systems in operation today, the All Party Parliamentary Internet Group suggested that labeling should clearly indicate how easy it is to move media between different devices.
The report contained a number of recommendations including the introduction of labeling guidelines giving consumers accurate information on the restrictions placed upon music or movies downloaded from the Internet. Consumers should, the report stated, be fully aware of just what they can do with the media they buy, from sharing with friends to moving between devices.
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