Denmark angry at Google censorship of some Danish content, seeks talks

FILE PHOTO After the company announced it would extend its coronavirus work-from-home order until summer 2021 a Google sign is shown at one of the companys office complexes in Irvine California U.S. July 27 2020. REUTERSMike Blake

Google removed all music by Danish artistes on the Danish site of video streaming platform YouTube in early August, following failed negotiations on copyright with music licensing organisation Koda. — Reuters

COPENHAGEN: Denmark, angry at Google’s censorship of some Danish content over an argument over copyright, said on Aug 10 it was seeking talks with the Alphabet-owned tech giant.

Google removed all music by Danish artistes on the Danish site of video streaming platform YouTube in early August, following failed negotiations on copyright with music licensing organisation Koda.

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