A Question of Copyright

What is copyright? How does licensing on the web work? How can you make it work for you?

These are some of the questions asked and answered on a new web site called Copyright Aware. It was developed by the BBC to help people how to understand some of basic facts about copyright:

Copyright is your tool. Do you know how to use it? 

Many of us create copyright all the time, mostly without even knowing it, and use other people’s copyright every day.  Whether it's taking a photo on your phone or uploading a video to your vlog, you have created copyright. Copyright describes both the creative work you have made and the law that protects that work.  

You can use this site to explore more about your rights and the rights of others, plus details of where to find out more.  

Because the site was created by the BBC, the content and resources here relates specifically to UK copyright. But even those not in the United Kingdom will find much of interest here. A great starting off point on a conversation that’s being had around the world.

You can find “Copyright Aware” here.