Under the new rules, publishers would be able to seek the state’s help in negotiations with big tech firms.
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Polish media protest change in copyright law they say will favour Big Tech
The law will allow tech firms to “use our content free of charge and with impunity, and transfer the profits abroad”, say over 350 media outlets.
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