Japanese media are concerned about copyright issues on YouTube

YouTube managers are facing a strong reaction from Japanese media companies that it allows users to freely share video content on YouTube's Web without tight control. close. According to these media companies, many videos uploaded to the website violate copyright laws seriously.

YouTube had to send a delegation to Japan to negotiate as proposed by the Japan Society for Copyright Protection and Manufacturers (JASRAC). According to JASRAC, YouTube allows individuals to freely put TV shows, clips and music videos online as a way of abetting copyright infringement.

Responding positively, YouTube immediately pledged that it will release a Japanese announcement on the website warning users not to upload videos that violate copyright laws.

From October until now, the company belongs to Google, YouTube has had to remove more than 30 thousand videos on the Website as required by Japanese media corporations such as NHK and from Web sites like Yahoo Japan.