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The 2002 Technology, Education and Copyright Harmonization Act or TEACH Act amends the copyright act of 1976 by clarifying the terms and conditions in which educational institutions can use copyrighted materials in an online educational format without permission from the owner.
Some of the key elements of the TEACH Act include:
If you meet the qualifications for exemption under the TEACH Act, you do not also need to meet fair use requirements. If you do not meet TEACH Act requirements, you may be able to use the materials without permission if you meet all four fair use factors.
A summary from IUPUI of the TEACH Act provides a comprehensive overview of the new legislation and impact to educators. It is recommended that you review this well-articulated summary in order to better understand the intricacies surrounding the new legislation.
For more information see: