Dan lead us through a number of interesting examples of how these issues are viewed. For example, on accessing the internet, copies are made all the time. However, one might argue that anyone posting on the WWW wants the information to be viewed, so these copies are intended. Fair use depends on the extent of the taking, the nature of the work, the use made of the work and the impact on the author s market for this work. You may wonder about educational exemption.
Some exception is given for instructional transmission to a classroom.
But, to private homes, this exception is given only for the disabled. If you work for a company that pays your benefits and taxes, then the corporation owns your work. You are the agent acting for the company. Cases are being argued on the basis of academic freedom. Some university models were discussed.