Its activities are aimed at improving the position of authors and composers, and at enhancing the quality of the collective administration of their rights throughout the world. With the growing importance of the Internet and its challenge to the administration of authors' rights, CISAC reinforces its role as a service-driven organisation. Not only does the Confederation offers its members a knowledge base on intellectual property and on the business of collective administration, CISAC now provides confederated societies with the tools and standards that they need to feel confident about making their repertoire widely available in the online world.

The total amount collected by CISAC members within the framework of rights administration increased in 2000 to almost than 6 billion Euros (5,802 billion Euros). Income from music currently represents well over 90% of all revenue.

Founded in 1926, CISAC is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation. Its headquarters are established in Paris. Furthermore, CISAC has regional offices in Buenos Aires and Singapore. The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers, CISAC, works towards increased recognition and protection of creator's rights.