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  Copyright Law & Recording Consent      
       
  Copyright Law
The reproduction of copyrighted work (whether rented, purchased, borrowed, or acquired for preview) in whole or in part, by any means whatsoever, is not allowed without the written permission of the copyright holder. This includes off-air television and radio broadcasts. Copyrighted works are protected regardless of the medium in which they are created or reproduced; thus, copyright extends to digital works and works transformed into a digital format. Copyrighted works are not limited to those that bear a copyright notice. As a result of changes in copyright law, works published since March 1, 1989 need not bear a copyright notice to be protected under the law.

Consent For Video and Audio Taping
It is the responsibility of event sponsors to secure permission for audio or video taping. Many guest speakers and performers have contracts that do not allow recording, so prior clearance is essential. Audio Visual Department policy requires that any party requesting videotaping of an event notify the subject of the taping well in advance. The Audio Visual Department will not record an event without a written or verbal release.  A copy of a standard release is available on the Recording Release Agreement page.

Faculty and students planning projects that involve the collection of information from human participants, either on or off campus, should be aware that all such activities must be reviewed by the Trinity Institutional Review Board

Copyright Law and Fair Use Links
Copyright Law and Fair Use are complex topics, so members of the Trinity College community are encouraged to be aware of current law and interpretations. Please explore the links below for additional resources on this subject. Appropriate links on the subject will be added as they develop. None of these sites should be considered a definitive source for answers to questions on the nature of fair use and copyright. They are offered as an additional resource for educating users on the nature of the ongoing debate. 

United States Copyright Office  The source for general information, publications, and much more. 

Checklist for Fair Use  Created by Indiana University, this page provides a good starting point to determine if your project fits the description of "fair use". 

Stanford University Library Copyright & Fair Use  A massive collection of links offering a variety of approaches to the topic.

Tufts University Fair Use FAQ  Although this site presents Tufts policies, it does a nice job of covering many topics regarding Fair Use in a academic setting. Their conclusions, however, represent Tufts policy--not necessarily that of Trinity College.
 
10 Big Myths About Copyright  From Brad Templeton's site, this page offers a consise, straightforward approach to some of the issues surrounding copyright.

Copyright Website  A site, "endeavoring to provide real world, practical and relevant copyright information," including visual and audio examples.

Negativeland's Intellectual Property Issues Page  Articles and links offering a variety of approaches to the topic, compiled by the artists know as Negativland.

   
       
  Posted April 9, 2003    
       

 

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