The current copyright legal framework. The general rule is you need to obtain permission to use from the rights holder. This may include payment for the license to use. There are some exemptions under the copyright act for education and research purposes.
COPYRIGHT ACT 1968 - SECT 40
Fair dealing for purpose of research or study
There are various issues that have arisen since the copyright act was written (digital technology) that are more complex to argue. There are proposals to change the copyright system, but it has not yet reached the legislation stage.ALRC Proposals to change Copyright - Educational Use section
Copyright and the Digital Economy (DP 79) 5 June 2013
Fair Use and various examples...
Taking Photographs/Video for use in research projects need an SCU model release form signed by the model. This needs to be archived with your project records.
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