For how long can we keep a recorded program available online?

26.8.2010

There is no limit on how long you can leave a program available online, provided it is solely available for educational purposes. If, however, your institution is covered by a records notice, or is participating in a survey, you need to record a program left online for more than 12 months as having been copied and communicated a second time.

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Does Part VA allow an educational institution to lend recorded programs?

26.8.2010

Yes, but only for educational purposes and only to a student or staff member of the institution.

 

Although the Copyright Act is not entirely clear, it seem that you may not lend a recorded program to another institution, even if it has given a remuneration notice to Screenrights, because the recording would then be used something other than the educational purposes of the institution for which it was made. You can, however, make a copy of your recorded program for another institution that has given a remuneration notice to Screenrights, provided you meet any marking requirements and/or any record keeping requirements. Any marking should refer to the institution for which the copy is made, rather than to your institution.

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May an educational institution sell copies made under the scheme?

26.8.2010

Copies made under Part VA may not be sold or supplied to anyone for a profit. They may, however, be supplied to students or other institutions, and a cost recovery fee charged.

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Does Part VA allow me to record a program to see if I want it for the class?

26.8.2010

Yes. You can record a program and then decide whether it is suitable for the class or the library. If the recording is used, or if it is kept for more than 14 days, you must meet any marking requirements and/or record keeping requirements.

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May we edit copies to make up a compilation tape from lots of programs?

26.8.2010

Yes, provided this is for educational purposes, and you meet any marking requirements and/or record keeping requirements.

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May we include excerpts from a recorded program on a CD-ROM?

26.8.2010

Yes, provided this is for educational purposes, and you meet any marking requirements and/or record keeping requirements.

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