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Should I destroy or delete the copy YouTube video once it has been used for its purpose of educational instruction?

(i) Extract of an Australian broadcaster's free-to-air television program:

If the YouTube video is an extract of a free-to-air television program made available by the broadcaster then it does not need to be deleted or destroyed.

(ii) Other YouTube videos:

Generally, copies of other YouTube videos will not need to be deleted or destroyed.

However the copy video should:

  • only be for educational instruction
  • not be uploaded to the Internet and
  • not be given to students as an electronic file that they could copy.

It is good practice to disable access to YouTube videos between uses that meet the requirements of the Flexible Dealing Exception.


 
Extract of an Australian free-to-air Broadcaster’s Television Program
Other YouTube Videos (including YouTube Content Partners)
Can I download a YouTube video? *
Yes, under Part VA provided that:

- the copy is made solely for educational purposes;

- the video is of an Australian free-to-air broadcast; and

- the video has been hosted by the broadcaster.

Yes, under the Flexible Fair Dealing Exception provided that:

- The YouTube video is not likely to be an infringing copy.

-You are using the video for the purposes of giving educational instruction.

- Your use is non-commercial.

- The circumstances of your use is a special case.

- Your use does not conflict with the normal exploitation of the video.

- Your use does not unreasonably prejudice the copyright owner.

Can I convert YouTube videos into a different format in order to download them?*
Yes, provided that you do it yourself
Yes, provided that you do it yourself
Can I show a YouTube video file in class?
Yes, as long as it is for the purposes of educational instruction
Yes, as long as it is for the purposes of educational instruction
Can I upload a YouTube video file to the School intranet or Content Management System?
Yes, as long as it is being used for educational purposes.
Yes, under the Flexible Fair Dealing Exception provided that:

- The YouTube video is not likely to be an infringing copy.

- You are using the video for the purposes of giving educational instruction.

- Your use is non-commercial.

- The circumstances of your use is a special case.

- Your use does not conflict with the normal exploitation of the video.

- Your use does not unreasonably prejudice the copyright owner.

Do I have to destroy copies of YouTube video files after use?
No
No
 
* This question assumes your jurisdiction is relying on what is permitted by the Copyright Act despite YouTube’s terms and conditions.


For further information see the Smartcopying website at www.smartcopying.edu.au or contact your local copyright manager. 

 

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