Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ > 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?
3. Can I upload images from the internet to our school website?
4. Can I download an article from a newspaper’s website for use in class?
5. Can I play music live (eg from Spotify, YouTube) from a website in class at school?
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?
Unfortunately, none of the voluntary music licences allow schools to upload recordings of student performances to public websites (eg your school website) without seeking permission from the copyright owner.
However, if your school has the School Event Licence, you are permitted to upload the recording to a password protected digital teaching environment (eg the school intranet) for access by your school community (ie your teachers, students and their families). See School Event Licence.