Copyright 101

In Person

Using, adapting and sharing content, data and software require an understanding of copyright. This interactive series will introduce copyright within the context of data-driven research. Working with a copyright expert Naomi Korn, the course will draw on case studies, practical examples, and best practices.  

During these two classes, we will cover: 

• Basics of copyright, how long it lasts, what is protected and who owns what rights

• What are the different types of copyright-protected works and how copyright fits within the broader family of Intellectual Property Rights

• How content, data and software can be used, for what purposes and what happens if permission needs to be sought 

• How to identify the exceptions to copyright and know in what contexts can be used 

• How to identify specific copyright issues associated with social media and linking 

• What are “orphan works” (works in copyright where the rights holders are either unknown or cannot be traced) and what are the options available to their use 

This is a beginner-level event. No previous knowledge on the topic is required/expected and the trainer will cover the basics of the method.  

Those who have registered to take part will receive an email with full details on how to get ready for this course. 

If you’re new to this training event format, or to CDCS training events in general, read more on what to expect from CDCS training. Here you will also find details of our cancellation and no-show policy, which applies to this event. 

If you're interested in other training on good practice in digital research, have a look at the following: 

• Silent Disco: Creating Digital Exhibitions with Omeka 
• NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens) 101
• Make the Best of your CV Formatting with LaTeX and Overleaf 
• Digital Method of the Month: Open Research
• Digital Method of the Month: Preregistration

Return to the Training Homepage to see other available events.