National Copyright

FAQs - CD-ROM

 

Question

Answer

6.1

Where do I find the licence for a CD-Rom?

The terms and conditions should be printed on the packaging or a pamphlet may have been included with the CD-Rom. In some cases it may be found on a digital file within the CD-Rom itself.

6.2

Can we reproduce material from CD-Roms?

This should be clear from the licence.

If there are no terms and conditions, then the Statutory Print Licence applies and you can copy up to 10% of a literary, dramatic or musical work and the whole of an artistic work.

6.3

Can we make a back up copy of a CD-Rom?

Yes, if the CD-Rom only contains computer software.

Otherwise no, unless the CD-Rom contains a licence agreement which may contain a permission.

Legal advice should be sought due to the fact that CD-Roms will often contain several (often hundreds) of distinct copyright works.

6.4

Are students able to reproduce material contained within the CD-Rom onto their own disc?

Once again the licence agreement should be consulted first. If the agreement is unclear a student may reproduce material from a CD-Rom provided it is for their own research or study.

6.5

Can a CD-Rom be lent to students?

Yes, a CD-Rom may be lent to students unless the terms and conditions on the CD-Rom prevent this.