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How close is too close? Did Melania Trump's speech breach copyright?
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on 4 Aug 2016
While “copying may be the sincerest form of flattery,” social media ensures that “cheaters never prosper.” Hopeful First Lady, Melania Trump's recent speech on the opening night of the Republican National Convention raised some eyebrows…
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Proposed copyright law overhaul – what could it mean for your social media activity?
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on 13 Aug 2014
Proposed amendments to Australia’s Copyright laws have been making headlines in recent weeks. According to a leaked copy of its discussion paper, the Australian federal government is proposing that internet service providers (ISPs), such as Telstra and Optus take measures to discourage or reduce online copyright infringement. If such changes are implemented Australia would have some of the most stringent anti-piracy measures in the Western world.
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The relationship between copyright and social media: “it’s complicated”
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on 30 Jun 2014
We know that it’s common practice to copy photos from Google Images, but just because everyone is doing it doesn’t make it right. Whether you are posting images to your blog, Facebook, or any other social media platform, you need to be certain that you are allowed to use that image or you may be infringing on someone else’s copyright.