Exceptions

Copyright protects the rights of the creator, but the legislator has determined that some copyright exceptions are necessary. These exceptions are in the interest of the public good, for example to ensure the optimal dissemination of (scientific) information. Below are some common examples of these exceptions:

•          Hyperlinking
•         Copying for personal use
•         Right to quote
•         Use in education
•        Government publications
•        People with a disability