Digital Media Ethics Project – Part 2

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Copyright Video

The video below was created by a Law Professor at Stanford university to point out the legality of the Fair Use Clause of the Copyright Statute. The Fair Use Clause points out that certain copyright material may be copied for very specific uses, following very specific guidelines.

“Section 107 contains a list of the various purposes for which the reproduction of a particular work may be considered fair, such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Section 107 also sets out four factors to be considered in determining whether or not a particular use is fair.

1. The purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of 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
4. The effect of the use upon the potential market for, or value of, the copyrighted work

The distinction between what is fair use and what is infringement in a particular case will not always be clear or easily defined. There is no specific number of words, lines, or notes that may safely be taken without permission. Acknowledging the source of the copyrighted material does not substitute for obtaining permission. ”

DIRECTIONS: Watch the video below and write a short (4-5 sentence) summary with your thoughts on a blank Word document (or in the comments below)

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