A learning from “A Guide to Copywright”,

a Collaborate session by Melanie Wrobel,

a librarian at Royal Roads University.

When reflecting on developing content for my blog, a concern was which legal statement to use as a footer to protect my rights. I had seen many examples used on other blogs and websites. I added it to the list of items to research to ensure my digital sharing was protected by the appropriate legalese.

However, as Mel Wrobel shares (2017, 5:36):

“In Canada, copywright protection is by default, you do not have to register your work in order to be protected by copywright.”

I am now aware that, in creating work of your own, it is protected by Canadian copywright law, without needing to register or state legal jargon. Though this makes me feel more confident in sharing work I know now is protected, I plan to license this blog with a Creative Commons license to designate specific terms.

 

Stay tuned for a post on Creative Commons licenses and how to properly attribute a work or photo.

 

References

Wrobel, M. (2017). A guide to copywright [Blackboard Collaborate session]. Canada. Royal Roads University.

 

Image Source: “Copywright?” by Anders Dahnielson is licensed under CC by 2.0

 

Further Inquiries:

Have you have used or will you use Creative Commons license for your blog? If not, do/will you use a footer legal statement or let your content stand as is, protected by Canada’s copywright laws?