Internet and Websites 1. Does browsing infringe copyright? No, browsing does not infringe copyright. 2. Can I copy and print images and text from a website to use in class? Yes, under the Statutory Text and Artistic Works Licence. 3. Can I upload images from the internet to our school website? Generally no, unless you are using Creative Commons (CC) licensed images or you obtain permission from the copyright owner of the material you wish to use. See Where to find CC licensed material and Permissions for further information on obtaining permission from the copyright owner. 4. Can I download an article from a newspaper’s website for use in class? Yes, this is fine under the Statutory Text and Artistic Works Licence. 5. Can I play music live (eg from Spotify, YouTube) from a website in class at school? Yes. Schools and TAFE institutes can play music from a website in class under s 28 of the Copyright Act. See Performance and Communication of Copyright Material in Class 6. Do I need permission to place a hyperlink on our school website to another website? No, linking is not a copyright activity, and you don’t need permission to simply link to another website. 7. Can I upload a recording of the school choir’s performance to our school website? Yes, if your school has the School Event Licence, you are permitted to upload the recording to your schools website See School Event Licence. Download
