NEW DIGITAL LEVY, we're paying for devices again…

The new digital canon It came into effect on August 1st, reverting to the old method, and will make it so that for each CD, mobile and tablet, Among other support measures, we may have to pay an extra amount to "compensate" for the private copy.
 

Which platforms does it affect?

 
The printers reproduction of books and publications legally considered equivalent to books €4.50-€5.25 per unit.
For recorders of records from €0.33-€1.86 per unit.
The mixed playback discs, text, sound and visual or audiovisual from €0.08-€0.28 per unit.
The USB flash drives and other memory cards not integrated into other devices €0.24 per unit.
In the external hard drives suitable for the reproduction of videograms, texts and phonograms or other sound, visual or audiovisual content €6.45 per unit.
The internal hard drives of a team, suitable for the reproduction of videograms, texts and phonograms or other sound, visual or audiovisual content 5.45 euros per unit.
For the Tablets and portable touchscreen devicesl Players of phonograms, videograms, texts or other sound, visual or audiovisual content in compressed format, and portable electronic devices with a touch screen €3.15 per unit.
The phones mobiles with functionality for playing phonograms, videograms and texts or other sound, visual or audiovisual content €1.10 per unit.
 

Who will pay for it?

 
The manufacturers will bear the cost, but "we already know how this works," so it's more than likely that prices will gradually be "adjusted" to include this cost.
 

Is this canon definitive?

 
This canon This is not a permanent measure; it is a temporary solution that will be applied from the date this royal decree-law enters into force. Within a maximum period of one year, the necessary regulations must be developed to address all aspects and establish the general framework for the new system. digital canon.
 

Can the digital levy be charged on other products?

 
The answer is yes, since this Royal Decree clearly establishes the temporary nature of what has been approved and expressly indicates that it is a temporary measure. Due to its temporary nature, it will in no way be binding as a precedent for the application of the criteria established by law for the drafting of the final regulations governing these matters.