Legal Definitions - import recording

Definition: An import recording is an unauthorized copy of a live or broadcast performance that is made available over the internet. It is also known as a bootleg recording, underground recording, or bootleg copy.

Examples:

• A fan records a concert on their phone and shares the recording online without permission from the artist or venue. This is an import recording.
• A radio station broadcasts a live performance by a musician, and someone records the broadcast and shares it online. This is also an import recording.

These examples illustrate how an import recording is made without permission and distributed online. This is illegal and violates copyright laws. It is important to respect the intellectual property of artists and creators by obtaining permission before recording or sharing their work.