The Hellenic Copyright Organization (OPI) is a legal entity under private law, located in Athens (5, Metsovou Street) and placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. OPI was established according to art. 69 of Law 2121/1993, «Copyright, related rights matters and cultural issues» (Official Gazette Α/25/1993) and its operation is subject to its statute, Presidential Decree 311/1994 (Official Gazette A/165/1994). The Hellenic Copyright Organization is administered by a seven-member Board of Directors.