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
2 Final Live Session Check-in Readings List discussions Dividing this course into two courses
3 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
4 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
5 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
6 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)
7 Discussions
8 What’s Next? Discussion list and Digital Space remain open Quiz opens
9 CCM Courses CCM Special Library Issues CCM Global Copyright Issues CCM = Philadelphia – Dinner 24 months to complete CCM (any order of courses is fine)
Checklist/Blueprint for Managing Copyright