Section 69 Copyright Act

Section 69 Copyright Act 2022 is about Transfer of performer’s rights in audio-visual fixations. It is under Part VIII (Performer’s Rights) of the Act.

(1) The provisions of section 30 of this Act shall apply to performer’s rights subject to any modifications as may be necessary.

(2) A performer who has authorised the fixation of his performance in an audio-visual work shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be deemed to have granted to the person by whom the arrangements for such fixation is made, the exclusive rights under section 63 (1) of this Act.

(3) Notwithstanding the provision of subsection (2), a performer shall be entitled to share in any payment received by the person who arranges for the fixation of the audiovisual work in respect of the broadcast or communication to the public of the fixed performance.