Copyright
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Copyright law
Blog post
The EU’s directive on copyright in the digital single market
On March 26, 2019, the European Parliament adopted the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, legislation intended to update copyright laws for the digital age across the European Union. This article takes a look at the responses to this legislation both in the EU and beyond.
Guide
Research data rights management guide
This guide helps researchers and data managers choose an appropriate licence for research data via the data rightsholder’s/creators flowchart. It walks them through what to consider when using data not owned or created by the researcher, and how to ensure appropriate licences on data that is supplied through a facility.
Report
The law and accessible texts: reconciling civil rights and copyrights
This white paper, part of a project supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, analyses how institutions of higher education can meet their mission of providing all students with equitable access to information within the current legal framework. Ensuring access to research and learning materials is critical in protecting the civil rights...
Article
Explainer: our copyright laws and the Australian Aboriginal flag
Reports that two Aboriginal-owned businesses and the AFL have received cease and desist warnings over their use of the Aboriginal flag on clothing have left many Australians surprised and confused.
Briefing paper
Copyright provisions in trade deals: a bird’s-eye view
The purpose of this policy brief is to identify global trends created by the aggregate number of preferential trade agreements (PTAs) with copyright provisions, and to identify their key features.