Much of your web content comes from member-written articles, consultant-developed studies and reports, material borrowed from other nonprofits, government documents, and, of course, blogs and listservs populated by members. What rights do you have to these materials? What ability do you have to repackage or redistribute content? What constitutes "fair use"? How can you avoid infringing others' copyrights and trademarks? Navigate this confusing legal maze and learn how to protect your organization.
Learning Objectives & Key Takeaways
Rules on copyrights for online publications, postings, resources, etc. Understanding of the organization's rights when using the social web to communicate, Legal understanding of 'fair use' issues