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• Copyright seems to have pretty wide coverage, but is it really taken that seriously? I see people copying books and papers all the time, especially at the library.
• What kinds of actions does the fair dealing exemption cover?
• Does the educational exemption mean that schools can do whatever they want to with copyrighted materials without violating copyright law?
• What about school performances? My daughter's school is planning to put on a play this year. If they perform it without getting permission, will they violate the copyright in the play?
• What are the conditions that attach to these kinds of school performances?
• Why do exemptions apply to libraries, archives and museums?
• What special exemptions do libraries, archives and museums enjoy?
• What kinds of limitations apply to these library exemptions?
• What is a copyright collective?
• Many people copy music from CDs onto tapes so that they can play it in their car or portable cassette player. Is this a violation of the copyright?
• What are moral rights?
• What is meant by an author's right to the integrity of his or her work?
• Can moral rights be assigned in the same manner as copyright?
• How long do moral rights last?

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More Copyright FAQs:

• General
• Exemptions & Exceptions
• Crown Copyright
• Electronic & Online Publications & Programs

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