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CLA appoints Simon Hutson as Chief Executive Officer

The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Hutson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Simon will take up the role on 9 February 2026. Simon brings more than 20 years’ experience across the creative industries, working at the intersection of publishing, media and technology....

CLA’s Response to UK Copyright and AI Consultation Findings

The UK Government has published an update on its work on copyright and AI, including a summary of responses from its recent consultation. Of the responses submitted via the Government’s online survey, 88% supported strengthening copyright requiring licensing in all cases, while only 3% backed the Government’s preferred option of a text and data mining exception with a rights reservation....

CLA Launches Workplace Generative AI Permissions CPD-Certified course

CLA is delighted to introduce a new resource designed to enhance understanding of the updated and extended workplace generative AI licence permissions. This concise 10-minute online course will provide clarity and guidance for all customers with updated licence permissions under CLA’s commercial and public sector licences, enabling UK professionals to use copyright-protected content when prompting generative AI (GAI) tools.* ...

Introducing the CLA Link API for MMO and MI clients

Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new CLA Link API service, designed to enhance how MMO and Media Intelligence (MI) clients access and integrate our title and website repertoire lists....

CLA appoints Tony Johnson as interim CEO

Following nine years of leadership from outgoing Chief Executive Mat Pfleger, CLA has announced the appointment of Tony Johnson as interim CEO, who will lead the organisation for an initial term from 1 July to 31 October 2025....

Renewed agreement ensures copyright compliance across Northern Ireland schools

State schools across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from significant cost savings and continued permission to reuse content from millions of educational resources, following the renewal of a five-year copyright licensing agreement between the Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) and the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA)....