Generally, such a notice should stipulate that the material may be used without permission, provided that the user reproduces it accurately and acknowledges the source work and the institution. A similar notice can be attached electronically to the header of every government document. This permission header should indicate the ownership rights reserved for the Crown and specify the conditions under which users can reproduce or redistribute information or incorporate it into derivative works. Departments must respect all licence agreements when uploading and downloading software and information on the Internet, including any agreements that departments might have with the private sector and other government departments covering the use of software and information. All rights reserved.
Permission is granted to electronically and to print in hard copy for internal use only.
Even though a work may be copyrighted, there is still concern about the integrity of the information. After individuals download a department s information, they can easily change it and repost it elsewhere without the department's knowledge or consent. There is currently little that can be done about this issue. Electronic information is easy to copy and modify. Therefore, it is important that those posting the information be aware of the time and date of the last update that is posted, and that they post a contact name and number so that users can verify the accuracy of information.