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Council's Bieber Video Sparks Copyright Alarm
24 Jul
Summary
- Council removed a promotional video featuring Justin Bieber music.
- The removal followed a public inquiry about copyright usage.
- The council stated it does not routinely purchase commercial music licenses.
West Berkshire Council has taken down a promotional video from its newsletter that utilized a Justin Bieber song. This action was prompted by a public inquiry questioning the council's right to use the copyrighted music. A council spokesperson affirmed their commitment to intellectual property rights and adherence to platform regulations.
The council indicated that purchasing licenses for commercial music is not standard practice. Their regular expenditure for music is an annual subscription to a royalty-free library, costing under £300. The video, which promoted the council's newsletter and used the tagline 'If Justin loves it, then you will too,' was removed while the matter is under review.
