|
Last updated: Nov 8, 2007 |
 |
Internet Guidelines, Version 2.1
7 - Copyright
It is the intent of the Anchorage School District to adhere to the provisions of copyright laws in all areas including the Internet. Illegal copies of copyrighted material may not be made or used on District equipment.
As stated in section 532.37 of Administrative Procedures, “The legal or insurance protection of the District will not be extended to employees who violate copyright laws.” Every District employee should be aware that the penalty for the first offense of copyright violation is $10,000 and one year in prison. If the violation involves sound or media, the penalty starts at $25,000.
Each school site is responsible for establishing practices that will enforce this policy at the school level. |
|
7.1 |
Copyright Violation Guidelines |
| |
7.1.1 |
|
The following guidelines give general information about what is a copyright violation. Concerns should be directed to the Supervisor of A-V and Related Services. |
| |
7.1.2 |
|
Under current US law, all creative efforts are copyrighted the moment they are first put on paper, input into a computer, or recorded in any tangible form. While registration or stating that an item is copyrighted could increase the penalties to an infringer and the monetary return to the copyright holder in a civil suit, a copyright notice is not required. |
| |
7.1.3 |
|
Copyright is violated whether a fee is charged or not. |
| |
7.1.4 |
|
Postings to the Internet are not automatically in the public domain, and do not grant permission to do further copying. |
| |
7.1.5 |
|
Copyright is not lost simply because it is not defended. |
| |
7.1.6 |
|
Copyright exists in civil law and criminal law. Criminal fines start at $10,000 per violation. |
| |
7.1.7 |
|
Every attempt should be made to get permission from the copyright holder prior to republishing any material. |
|
