Copyright Issues Relating to Web 2.0

and Digital Content

CCM 400

Instructor: Lesley Ellen Harris, Copyrightlaws.com

SLA Click University

Certificate in Copyright Management: Principles & Issues

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Final Live Session

• Check-in• Readings• List discussions• Dividing this course into two courses

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CCM 400

• What’s protected in Web 2.0 and in digital media

• Misconceptions about digital copyright• License agreements• Digital permissions, DRM, future of

copyright• Google Art Project

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Summary

• Basically same laws for digital or non-digital content– frustration: getting this message across

• Most online content is protected by copyright (even with no copyright notice)– frustration: educating others about copyright

• Licensed content is subject to conditions– frustration: ensuring compliance with licenses

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Web 2.0 Uniqueness

• A Web 2.0 site allows users to interact and collaborate (rather than passive viewing of content)

• Examples: social networking sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook, blogs, wikis, video sharing sites such as YouTube, and mashups

• Need to apply copyright law to each situation

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Basic Web 2.0 Copyright Issues

• Need to own content to post• Assume posted content is © protected• User generated comments?• Collaboration?• Many misconceptions• Check Terms of Use in site (contract +

copyright)

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Discussions

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What’s Next?

• Discussion list and Digital Space remain open

• Quiz opens

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CCM Courses

• CCM 500 -- Special Library Issues• CCM 300 -- Global Copyright Issues• CCM 600 + 700 = Philadelphia – Dinner

• 24 months to complete CCM (any order of courses is fine)

Checklist/Blueprint for Managing Copyright

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