INTRODUCTION
… This Paper addresses the legal conflicts that emerge at the intersection of privacy laws and restrictive licensing agreements in the cross-border use of satellite imagery. As the commercial value of satellite data continues to rise globally, organizations are increasingly confronted with challenges stemming from privacy regulations such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These regulations mandate the anonymization of personal data captured in satellite images, often necessitating modifications that violate strict licensing agreements designed to protect intellectual property rights. This Paper examines the impact of these privacy regulations on licensing practices and the creation of derivative works, emphasizing the complexities faced by organizations operating across divergent legal jurisdictions. Finally, it proposes potential solutions to reconcile conflicting legal obligations, including the development of harmonized international guidelines and the establishment of legal carve-outs permitting necessary modifications to ensure compliance with privacy laws …
Samardar, Ida, The Interaction between Privacy Laws and Restrictive Licensing Agreements in Cross-Border Satellite Imagery, IP Theory volume 15 issue 1 (2025).
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