Digital Guide: Heritage Organisations and Exceptions to Copyright

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Within copyright law there are a number of fair dealing exceptions (find an explanation of fair dealing below) to copyright that specifically benefit heritage organisations. This Heritage Digital guide provides an essential overview of the various copyright exceptions that can be used by heritage organisations to support their digital strategies by drawing on specific examples. Based on guidance from the UK’s Intellectual Property Office, the aim of this guide is to help heritage organisations:

• Understand the most relevant exceptions to copyright for the heritage sector;
• Identify what exceptions to copyright could be utilised to support their digital strategies;
• Learn from heritage examples where the exceptions to copyright have been successfully used.

From non-commercial research and private study, to current news reporting, to parody or pastiche or displaying work on dedicated terminals (and more); this guide will help you to understand the fair use cases for the exceptions to copyright and strengthen your digital activities.