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Industry debate promoted by AEPOC

AAPA

16th September 2011

An IBC discussion organised by AEPOC and Intellect , and hosted by Eutelsat, explored the challenges around content protection in the connected TV and hybrid worlds.

Moderated by Julian Clover from Broadband TV News, Christine Maury-Panis, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Viaccess-France Telecom and Vice President of AEPOC, highlighted the security challenges of the connected TV space.

In Viaccess' view security requires that there is interoperability between several technologies, including third party DRMs, and the devising of a customised solution which avoids a "one hack fits all" threat. This customised eco-system works in parallel with an 360 degree security service, involving monitoring, surveying, maintenance and providing legal back-up. Security is more than choosing a technology - it involves taking overall responsibility for its operation and renewal.

This standpoint was reflected in the comments by Sylvain Audigier, Director of Department of Innovation, New Technologies and Networks at TF1, who revealed the broadcaster's decision to select two DRM systems. For deployment of TF1 services on connected TVs the HbbTV standard provides many advantages such as one single workflow for all devices.

Brian Lenz, Director of Product Design and Development at BSkyB, said that Sky Go had launched only on the closed iOS Apple system. He confirmed that it is more difficult to distribute the service via devices using Android.

Metin Salt, Vice President of Engineering at CE-manufacturer Vestel, acknowledged the security challenges and pointed to the impact of the connected phenomenon, which transforms Vestel to a service company, establishing consumer relationships. Vestel is now making direct deals with content owners.

Some 35 participants from Europe, the US and Latin-America attended.

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by AAPA • 1 October 2024

The Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA) publishes its first Manifesto, linked here . The document aims to recognise past efforts of EU legislators when it comes to content protection and the fight against copyright infringement, whilst admitting that more can and should be done to address this growing issue. Miruna Herovanu, Executive Director of AAPA said : " After years of laying the groundwork to combat online piracy it’s time for EU policymakers and beyond to fully acknowledge that decisive, targeted measures are needed at the European level. The rise of digital theft demands action. We call for strong political resolve to end the theft of our members' content. We're ready to support every stakeholder—law enforcement, policymakers, and industry representatives—to dismantle criminal networks and protect European consumers from harm."

AAPA ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

by AAPA • 28 May 2024

The Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA) has announced the appointment of Miruna Herovanu as its Executive Director. Miruna was previously the Director at the Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand in Europe in charge of Intellectual Property and Competition policies. She took up her position with AAPA on 27 May 2024 and will be based in Brussels. Miruna will replace Sheila Cassells who is retiring as Executive Vice President of AAPA and will report on a day-to-day basis to the two Co-Presidents, Mark Mulready, VP of Cyber Services at Irdeto and Oliver Pribramksy, Head of IP Protection and Committees at the Deutsche Fussball Liga. She will be responsible for the implementation of the strategy agreed by AAPA members, managing relationships with law enforcement agencies such as Europol, Eurojust, INTERPOL and the European Institutions, delivery of AAPA’s Working Group goals and general management of the Alliance. Mark Mulready said that: “We are delighted to appoint someone of Miruna’s calibre and experience to become the Executive Director of AAPA. Miruna’s commitment to copyright protection is well-known. Her knowledge of the Brussels institutions and the EUIPO will stand AAPA in good stead for future policy developments. A priority will be for Miruna to work closely with AAPA members, the EUIPO and the European Institutions to deliver on, inter alia, the goals of combatting online piracy of sports and other live events recommendation.” Miruna Herovanu commented that: “My professional experience demonstrated that piracy is an ever-growing issue that eats at the heart of Europe’s most important industries. This is a golden opportunity and a new professional challenge that will help further develop my passion for and commitment to protecting copyright. Being able to work with and support industry experts and practitioners in AAPA, law enforcement, the European Institutions and other trade associations is essential to the fight against piracy. I am excited to be taking on this role.”