Copyright+&+Fair+Use+&+Legal+Compliance

__**Copyright & Fair Use & Legal Compliance**__


 * Copyright-**

Original: "Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U. S. Code) to the authors of “original works of authorship,” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works. Section 106 of the 1976 Copyright Act generally gives the owner of copyright the exclusive right to do and to authorize others to do the following: To reproduce the work in copies or phono records; To prepare derivative works based upon the work; To distribute copies or phono records of the work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending; To perform the work publicly, in the case of literary, musical, dramatic, and choreographic works, pantomimes, and motion pictures and other audiovisual works; To display the copyrighted work publicly*, in the case of literary, musical, dramatic, and choreographic works, pantomimes, and pictorial, graphic, or sculptural works, including the individual images of a motion picture or other audiovisual work; and In the case of sound recordings, to perform the work publicly by means of a digital audio transmission." @http://www.researchcopyright.com/copyright-basics-what-is-copyright.php

"WHAT IS COPYRIGHT? / Copyright Is a Form of Protection Provided by the Laws of the United States ..." //RESEARCH COPYRIGHT : LEARN ALL ABOUT COPYRIGHT LAW, PUBLIC DOMAIN MATERIAL, TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS//. Web. 10 Apr. 2012. .

Paraphrase: The Copyright Act keeps the owner of any creation from being copied by other people. This act doesn't allow other people to take the idea of others and call it their own. Violation of the Copyright Act is illegal. You have to be careful with what you claim as copyright. Also, if you're the owner and someone else is stealing YOUR work, you have the right to make sure that no one steals what you rightfully own.


 * Fair Use-**

Original

**What is Fair Use?**
//Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use the factors to be considered shall include -//
 * The Fair Use Doctrine** is one of the most important limitations on the exclusive rights of the copyright holder. It allows that copyright can be infringed because strict application of the law impedes the production and dissemination of works to the public. The Fair Use Doctrine was added as Section 107 of The Copyright Act of 1976 and was based on a history of judicial decisions that recognized that unauthorized infringements of copyright were "fair uses."
 * Sec. 107. Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use**
 * 1) //the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;//
 * 2) //the nature of the copyrighted work;//
 * 3) //the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole; and//
 * 4) //the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work. The fact that a work is unpublished shall not itself bar a finding of fair use if such finding is made upon consideration of all the above factors.//

@http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=copyrightarticle&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=26700 American Library Association. "Copyright Articles & Interviews." //ALA//. American Library Association. Web. 10 Apr. 2012. .

Paraphrase: Fair use is a way to go around the law of copyright. You can use the copyright protected material as long as it's for educational purposes and you're not making money of it. As long as the material stays in the classroom, then you're protected from copyright laws. Another way that you'd be protected from violating copyright laws is how much of the material you used and what it consists of. If the material is used for a certain amount of time or if it is presented in a certain way, this could protect you from copyright violations also.


 * Legal Compliance:**

Original: @http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_governance,_risk_management,_and_compliance
 * "Legal compliance** is the process or procedure to ensure that an organization follows relevant laws, regulations and business rules.[|[][|4][|]] The definition of legal compliance, especially in the context of corporate legal departments, has recently been expanded to include understanding and adhering to ethical codes within entire professions, as well. There are two requirements for an enterprise to be compliant with the law, first its policies need to be consistent with the law. Second, its policies need to be complete with respect to the law. The role of legal compliance has also been expanded to include self-monitoring the non-governed behavior with industries and corporations that could lead to workplace indiscretions."

"Legal Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance." //Wikipedia//. Wikimedia Foundation, 19 Feb. 2012. Web. 10 Apr. 2012. .

As a business professional, you rely on third-party information to support the work you do. This information is critical to many of the functions—such as sales, market research, communications, strategic planning, new product development, R&D and information services—required to stay competitive and achieve the goals of your organization. Yet, in re-using or distributing content without the permission of the copyright holder, you may be violating copyright law. Under copyright law you have a personal responsibility to the copyright holder and to your employer to be compliant. Ignoring this responsibility while you go about your job can put you and your organization at risk. Penalties for copyright infringement can range from restrictions on the information available to you, to a lawsuit that could damage the reputation of your organization and cause financial harm. Copyright requirements also extend to outside suppliers, such as document deliverers and other information sources that provide you with copyright-protected material. In addition to the legal responsibilities, there are also ethical responsibilities in using content created by other parties. Publishers, writers and other creators produce work with the expectation that it will not be used without their express permission, they will be compensated fairly for the re-use of their work, and the integrity of their work will be maintained. By complying with copyright law, you are demonstrating respect for other’s property and helping to ensure the continued availability of the third-party content you rely on. The bottom line is that almost all of the content produced today is protected by copyright law. From both a legal and an ethical standpoint, you need the permission of the copyright holder before you re-use most copyright-protected material. @http://www.copyright.com/Services/CorporateGuide/introduction_frameset.htm

Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. "A Practical Guide to Copyright Compliance." //Copyright Clearance Center//. Web. 10 Apr. 2012. .

Paraphrase: Legal Compliance is making sure that others follow the laws of copyright. This is usually for businesses and groups. The point of Legal Compliance makes sure that enterprises are also following the copyright laws. Enterprises need to obey the law also. Legal Compliance makes sure of that. Legal Compliance is made of steps and how to make sure that organizations, projects, and groups folllow the rules of copyright. If you don't follow the rules of copyright, you might be heading towards a great risk. Before you use someone else's work, you need the permission of the owner. Failing to do so, will result in your business or organization getting a bad name and you will be forced to pay a tremendous fee.

__**How It Relates To Technical Access and Awareness:**__ Copyright has a lot do with technical access and awareness. In fact, researchers have reported that about 3 out of 4 Americans have access to the internet. That's 75% of Americans! If there are that many people that have the ability to go on the internet, they could also find a way to download music or take someone else's work without permission. It wouldn't be new. Twilight author, Stephenie Meyer had her work stolen and a copy of her new

http://www.nielsen-online.com/pr/pr_040318.pdf NetRatings, Inc. "Online Population Surges Past 200 Million Mark for the First Time." Feb. 2004. Web. 19 Apr. 2012.

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