Transparency reports

The transparency report provides a detailed description of Gramex’s operations.

Act on the Collective Management of Copyright enters into force in 2017

Copyright societies are regulated by the Act on the Collective Management of Copyright. It came into force on January 1, 2017.

As regulated in the Act on the Collective Management of Copyright, Gramex prepares a so-called transparency report annually, in addition to a standard annual report and financial statements.

Complaints and procedures related to collective management

If you are client represented by Gramex, a Gramex member or some other collective management organisation and you want to bring a complaint before Gramex concerning its procedure, negligence or decision that impacts your rights and interests under the Act on the Collective Management of Copyright, you may file a written complaint with Gramex.

What is the Act on the Collective Management of Copyright?

Copyright societies are regulated by the Act on the Collective Management of Copyright. It safeguards the right of self-determination of holders of copyright and rights related to copyright, promotes the functioning of copyright markets and requires that copyright societies are transparent and responsible in their management of copyright. Gramex’s operations likewise fall under the Act on the Collective Management of Copyright, vesting Gramex with certain duties and responsibilities. For instance, Gramex publishes a transparency report annually, as stipulated by the Act on the Collective Management of Copyright. Gramex also ensures that its website provides sufficient information on rights management to music performers, phonogram producers and music users. The Finnish Patent and Registration Office oversees copyright administration societies that fall under the Act on the Collective Management of Copyright.