Copyright Alliance Circulating Pro-Creator Letter to 2016 Candidates

The Copyright Alliance is seeking members' support for an open letter to all candidates campaigning in the November general election that backs a “strong copyright system that rewards creativity and promotes a healthy economy.” Copyright law “should protect creators from those who would use the internet to undermine creativity,” the CA-led letter said. “The internet can be a great tool for creators just as it can be a tool” for other disciplines. “However, when misused, it can harm creativity and stifle freedom of expression,” the letter said. The CA also said content creators should be “part of the conversation” on a potential congressional revamp of copyright law. “Some organizations and advocates, who in many cases are funded by online platforms, repeatedly claim to be pro-creators and pro-audience to mask their own self-serving agenda,” the CA said in the letter. “The creative community is rightfully wary of any company or organization that claims to be 'against piracy' when their actions do not match their words.”