You may play videos in class in the following circumstances:
- You may show a film or other cinematographic work in the classroom as long as the work is not an infringing copy, the film or work was legally obtained, and you do not circumvent a technological protection measure (digital lock) to access the film or work.
- If you want to show a television news program in the classroom, under the Copyright Act, educational institutions (or those acting under their authority) may copy television news programs or news commentaries and play them in class.
- You may perform a work available through the Internet (e.g. YouTube videos), except under the following circumstances:
- The work is protected by digital locks preventing their performance,
- A clearly visible notice prohibiting educational use is posted on the website or on the work itself, or
- You have reason to believe that the work was copied or posted online in violation of the copyright owner’s rights.
Note: The information obtained from or through this website is provided as guidelines for using works for educational purposes and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Contact copy@sfu.ca with any questions. The Copyright Officer is not a lawyer or legal expert in copyright law and is able to provide a professional and not a legal opinion. A professional opinion is offered for information purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
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