A few weeks ago we discussed on this same website, through an interesting article, the prohibition of making a backup copy, even for personal use, of a digital book , and just a few days ago we learned of the fine imposed on a photocopying shop in Murcia for photocopying books, something that is also expressly prohibited by law.
The fine amounts to 7.148 euros, which will be paid to the Spanish Reprographic Rights Centre (CEDRO) for the illegal reproduction of books. The business must also immediately cease these practices, as stated in the Provincial Court's ruling. Interestingly, the copy shop will also have to cover the 600 euro bill issued by the private investigator hired to uncover the facts.
The sentence already appealed on several occasions says; "It must be declared that an action worthy of being classified as an illicit reproduction of printed works or illegal reprography that violates intellectual property rights has been carried out."
The illegal situation was reported by one of the authors of the books that were apparently being photocopied regularly at the copy shop, and who also demanded compensation much higher (20.300 euros) than the amount set with the fine.
These practices are usually quite common in almost all Spanish copy shops, and in many cases copies are made by oneself at home, which does not change the fact that it is an act that can be classified as illicit reproduction and is deserving of a fine.
Did you know that it's not allowed to photocopy entire books or parts of them? If you didn't know, be careful what you copy and photocopy because you could be in for a nasty surprise in the form of a hefty fine.
More information – Copying an ebook will be a crime in Spain
Source – laverdad.es