Top 5 Copyright Misconceptions

Top 5 Copyright Misconceptions

Copyright is often misunderstood. Routine content exchanges made by employees may in fact be placing your organization at a greater risk of infringement.
Here are some common misconceptions around information sharing in the workplace and guidelines for educating employees on the responsible use of content.
  1. Misconception 1: As long as I cite my source, I can use third-party content in my articles, reports and presentations.

    Reality: Citing a work does not eliminate the need to obtain permission from the copyright holder.

  2. Misconception 3: I have permission to use the whole article, but I’m only going to use a chart from it.

    Reality: Citing a work does not eliminate the need to obtain permission from the copyright holder.

  3. Misconception 5: I contacted the publishers to request permission to use their content, but they never got back to me. I assume this means they don’t care and it’s okay to use the material.

    Reality: When requesting copyright permission it is important to note that a lack of response from the copyright holder does not negate the need to obtain permission.