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What is a preservation copy?
Publicly accessible libraries (and museums) may make a copy of lawfully obtained material to 'protect it from decay'. Artikel 16n of the Dutch Copyright Act specifies the conditions under which...
Read articleWhat is meant by reproduction right?
Journals, books and newspapers are often protected by copyright. Organisations in education, government and business can make copies of these publications, provided that they pay a reproduction right fee. This...
Read articleWhat is web scraping? And do I need to ask for permission when I want to collect data through web scraping?
Web scraping uses software to automatically read, copy and store certain information on websites in a separate database. Sometimes web scraping can infringe a website's copyright. If the information on...
Read articleWhat is a home copy?
A home copy is a photo, text or digital copy taken by someone for their own non-commercial use. This is permitted under the Dutch Copyright Act (Articles 16b and 16c)....
Read articleIs the library allowed to make a copy of a work and save it in the archive (for preservation)?
Yes, libraries can 'preserve' scientific resources under certain conditions. Article 16n of the act accurately specifies the restrictions for making a 'preservation copy'. A preservation copy can only be used...
Read articleAre there any other rules for libraries lending and copying resources for people with a disability?
The law makes an exception for people with a disability. In certain cases, libraries can make copies and provide them to people with a disability. This exception only applies if...
Read articleCan I place a copy of someone else’s video on the video server or the digital learning environment of my course so that my students can use it?
No, for a full video, this can only be done with the copyright holder's permission.
Read articleCan I copy an article or publication for someone else?
No, you may only make a copy for your own use. Only someone working in a library is permitted to make a copy on behalf of a person who wants...
Read articleCan I make a copy of an article by a third party?
Yes, but only to study, use or practise the content yourself. Only a natural person is allowed to make a copy, provided that there is no direct or indirect commercial...
Read articleCan I copy a work for colleagues in my organisation?
No, a natural person may make a copy to study, use or practise the content themselves, but they must not hand over this article to any third parties without the...
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