Copyright and internet safety

This section has links to advice on issues related to copyright and online safety.

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988 (UK)

see points 32-36 for Education

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1988/Ukpga_19880048_en_1.htm

Copyright and Related Rights Act, 2000 (ROI)

see points 50-52 and 128-129 for Education

http://www.oireachtas.ie/viewdoc.asp?fn=/documents/bills28/acts/2000/a2800.pdf

Public Video Screening Licence

A copyright licence is required to screen films in educational institutions under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK), if the film is being screened for entertainment purposes rather than for the purposes of instruction or as part of the lesson.

A licence is required when films are screened for the benefit of:

End-of-term treats

After-school clubs*

Wet weather alternatives

Staff/student social event
*please note that if your after-school club is run by the school for pupils only, you will be covered under the PVSL taken out for the school and do not require a separate licence.

Administered by Film Bank, the PVSL is an annual licence entitling holders to screen unlimited films throughout the year using their own DVDs/Home Videos purchased from any legitimate outlet.

http://www.filmbank.co.uk/default.asp?page=article&id=45173&section=pvsl&subsection=home

Performing Right Society

A PRS Licence is required for the non-curricular use of copyrighted music in schools.

http://www.cefm.co.uk/licensing/prs_ee/index.htm

Teachers TV

KS3/4 ICT – Online Safety. This programme outlines simple classroom activities to help teachers to take practical steps to keep pupils safe online and to increase awareness of the potential dangers of internet usage. http://www.teachers.tv/video/26942

Other resources and links available at: http://www.teachers.tv/video/26942/resources

Klicksafe.de

The Klicksafe website contains audiovisual awareness material collected by the German Insafe awareness node.

BBC Wales

BBC Wales showcases digital storytelling work with communities in Wales. Their website contains a downloadable guide on the process of making digital stories with guidance on copyright and seeking permission from contributors.