Does my organisation need a copyright policy?
Compliance with copyright law is an important legal obligation for all organisations, and it follows that all organisations need an up-to-date copyright policy that all staff are familiar with. Your copyright policy should address both how your staff use others’ copyright material and treatment of copyright material created within your organisation. We recommend regularly reviewing, and if necessary, updating, of your copyright policy.
We recommend that your copyright policy should be reviewed and maintained by a specialist with robust knowledge of the area.
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