United Kingdom copyright exceptions

03.06.2014

The United Kingdom introduced new exceptions to its Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to adapt the copyright system to the digital age. These exceptions have come into force the 2dn of June of 2014.

These changes will affect the use content like books, music, films and photographs.

Now people can make private copies of media they have bought for purposes such as back up. Students can copy sound recordings, films and broadcasts for non-commercial research and private study, without permission from the copyright holder. In this sense, institutions such as libraries and universities can offer access to copyright works for research and private study. Also schools, colleges and universities can now use copyright materials and teachers will be able to displaying webpages or quotes on interactive whiteboards and related actions without asking for additional permissions.

Researches will benefit from the introduction of the new text and data mining (computer- based analysis) of copyright material for non-commercial research without having to obtain specific permission from the rights holder.

These exceptions also benefit public bodies, which can publish online material they hold for public inspection, saving time, reducing costs, and offering greater transparency.

Disable people can now make copies of copyright material when no commercial alternative exists for personal use. Charities will also able to make copies of copyright protected works for disabled people.

The mayority of uses of copyright materials will continue to require permission from copyright owners, but these small exceptions carry an important step towards the regulation of the copyright in the digital age.

 

 

Written by: Alejandra Rosero.

Source:

http://www.ipo.gov.uk/hargreaves-copyright-techreview

http://www.managingip.com/Article/3347447/Managing-Copyright-Archive/UK-copyright-exceptions-in-force-today.html

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