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Publication and Authorization for Use of Division Owned Materials

  • Code: DDC.AR
    Topic: Publication and Authorization for Use of Division Owned Materials
    Issue Date: 29/01/2020
    Effective Date: 29/01/2020
    Review Year: 2005

Regulation

Under Canadian copyright law, a created work does not have to be formally registered for copyright if it can be demonstrated when and by whom a work was created. Unless there is an agreement to the contrary, the employer owns copyright of works created by employees in the course and scope of their employment. 

  1. The Superintendent of Schools may grant educational jurisdictions or others the right to reproduce work created by Edmonton School Division under such terms as may be appropriate. 
  1. The Superintendent of Schools may enter into an agreement with others to produce, in part or in whole, a work for Edmonton School Division. 
  1. A request for purchase of Edmonton School Division material may be granted at a charge which shall cover reproduction, mailing, and royalty.

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