The subjects of copyright, public domain, and fair use form a complex issue that causes confusion among internet users, content creators, and researchers. As per common knowledge, the public domain serves as our important source of information, access to knowledge, and guide to innovation. However, we must also learn the restrictions applied by copyright laws that protect the intellectual properties of content creators.
While copyright policies mustn’t diminish our ability to freely source information, the public domain and the option of fair use—which is the act of asking permission from the original creator—must allow us consistent access and fact check information without trampling on the intellectual rights of original creators. By understanding which information falls into the bounds of copyrighted works and the public domain, we can properly harness the power of the internet to gather facts and other useful data.
Course Features
- Lectures 3
- Quizzes 1
- Duration 1 hour
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 15
- Assessments Yes
