Copyright notice

The rules for copying material protected by copyright are strict. Staff must ensure that all copying and communication is done in accordance with the Copyright Act 1968. Failure to comply could lead to legal action for copyright infringement. Visit the UNSW guidelines: http://www.copyright.unsw.edu.au/

Audio-Visual Copying
Under Part VA of the Copyright Act 1968, members of staff may make copies of radio, television, satellite and cable transmissions for the educational purposes of the University in compliance with the Act. If this material is made available online or electronically transmitted it must carry the prescribed electronic notice. Staff should also monitor the length of time the material remains online and report this to the Copyright Officer.

Print and Graphic Copying
Under Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 members of staff may make copies of print-and graphic material for the educational purposes of the University in compliance with the Act.

When this material is to be made available online the Library's MyCourse Services should be used so that the material is communicated from the Library's server. As current legislation imposes limits that apply across the University as a whole, it is necessary to keep a central record of what is made available online. Click here for full details. Material such as photocopies should be submitted to the Library's MyCourse Services, Level 3, Library, or sent in electronic form to osd@unsw.edu.au. Contact Online Services staff on ph 9385 2652 or ph 9385 3648.

If you are unsure of whether or not you should be making copies, contact the Copyright Officer on ph 9385 2860, email copyright@unsw.edu.au

Software Licensing and Copyright Law
Under the Australian Copyright Act 1968 fines or imprisonment or both can be imposed for breaches of software copyright. Civil damages (up to $2m) and court costs are also possible and software suppliers have the right to audit the university.