Tag: copyright

Open Database License (ODbL) v1.0 Released

  • July 2, 2009 at 3:00 pm

  • Thanks to Gavin Wray for spotting this. “The Open Database License (ODbL) is an open license for data and databases which includes explicit attribution and share-alike requirements. “This license, the first of its kind, is a major step forward for open data. There are currently very few licenses available suited to data and databases and [...]

Harvard professor says downloading is 'fair use'

  • May 21, 2009 at 10:01 am

  • "Downloading music without the permission of the copyright holder should qualify for copyright laws' exemptions for 'fair use', a Harvard academic has said. Partial responsibility lies with the music industry itself for failing to adapt, he said."

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