Copyright and Fair Dealing in the Digital Age
Students will explore copyright law and fair dealing in the UK, examining how digital content is protected under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. They will learn to distinguish between lawful fair dealing exceptions and copyright infringement, applying these principles to real-world digital scenarios.
Key Questions
- Explain the concept of copyright and its relevance to digital content.
- Differentiate between fair dealing and copyright infringement, identifying UK-specific exceptions such as research, criticism, news reporting, and education under the CDPA 1988.
- Justify the importance of respecting intellectual property in online environments.
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