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YouTube wins user copyright fight in long-running top EU court battle

The case marks the latest development in a long-running battle between Europe's $1-trn creative industry and online platforms, with the former seeking redress for unauthorised works that are uploaded

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In response to the court ruling a YouTube spokesperson said: “YouTube is a leader in copyright and supports rights holders being paid their fair share.”

Foo Yun Chee | Reuters Luxembourg
Google's YouTube won its latest copyright-infringement challenge after Europe’s top court said online platforms are not liable for users uploading unauthorised works unless the platforms failed to take quick action to remove or block access to the content.

The case marks the latest development in a long-running battle between Europe's $1-trillion creative industry and online platforms, with the former seeking redress for unauthorised works that are uploaded.

It is also part of the wider debate on how much online platforms and social media should do to police the posting of unauthorised, illegal or hateful content, an issue that European Union regulators are