Protection of digital content
I am going to launch a platform on which I will market my photographs. How should I go about adapting it to the current legal framework? What steps should I take? What questions should I ask myself?
These modifications constitute a transformation of the work, which you would not be authorized to carry out without the prior consent of the author, and even less so for commercial purposes.
How can I proceed if the content I want to use does not identify its author?
Take all necessary measures to find the source, and in any case, if you cannot identify the owner, at least identify the source and its origin without implying that the content is your own.
Can I link to other websites?
In principle, there would be no problem, but it is advisable to review the terms of use of the website to which you are linking to verify whether their terms of use prohibit links or require prior authorization. However, it is advisable to link to the home page of the website rather than directly to the content.
I have created my own blog. What important aspects need to be addressed?
These modifications constitute a transformation of the work, which you would not be authorized to make without the prior consent of the author, and even less so for commercial purposes.
When creating a video and using images from a platform where designers freely share their content, what authorization do I need to promote my company’s services?
You must review the terms of use of the author of those images and ensure that they allow you to use them for commercial purposes.
Is it necessary to register the content I publish on my website?
Copyright arises from the mere creation of the work, without the need for any formalities such as registration in the intellectual property registry. However, registration is recommended in order to establish evidence against third parties in the event of plagiarism of your content.
I have created my own blog. What important aspects need to be addressed?
Verify that your use of third-party content is authorized or is correct if you are doing so on the basis of the right to quote; if you collect personal data, apply data protection regulations; establish the conditions of use of your own content for users who access your blog.
If I am a designer, photographer, or creative professional, what measures should I take if I upload my content to free-to-use platforms?
First, you must verify the terms of use of that platform and whether they are in line with your business plans, making sure that you are clear about the uses you allow when you upload that content to the platform and that they do not affect your future exploitation rights.
How do I protect my own content?
There are various mechanisms that can be used: copyright notices, intellectual property registration, notarized deposits, contracts regulating ownership of rights, etc.
How do I know if an image is copyrighted?
The fact that the copyright symbol does not appear in a piece of content does not guarantee that that content is free, so there is a risk that you may be sued for your use of it.