CDlevy
CDlevy (also written CD levy or blank media levy) is a form of fee applied to the sale or import of blank recording media and related storage devices intended to compensate copyright holders for private copying. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside mass-market audio and optical media, when lawmaker and industry debates addressed how to balance consumers' private copying practices with creators' rights.
The levy is typically collected by manufacturers, importers, or retailers and remitted to collective management organizations
Supporters argue that the levy provides fair remuneration to creators for noncommercial private copying that would
Implementation and legal treatment differ widely across countries. In some legal systems, the levy is part
As media consumption shifts toward streaming and subscription models, many policymakers and stakeholders continue to reassess