Chapter 29 Self-test questions

. There is copyright in journalism which means that one journalist's article cannot be copied by another publication.

True

False

. If a reporter is writing an article about a Golden Wedding anniversary and the couple gives them a wedding photo taken by a professional photographer in 1972, can this photo be safely used with regards to copyright?

The copyright belongs to the photographer so can't be used without the permission of the photographer

The copyright belongs to the photographer but this person is probably no longer working as a photographer so it can be safely used

The copyright belongs to the wedding venue where the photo was taken

The copyright belongs to the couple who commissioned the photo so can be safely used

. Someone who commissions a photo for a private occasion has a 'moral right' over the use of that photo. What does this moral right mean?

That the person in the photo part-owns the copyright of it and should receive payment when it is used

The moral right means nothing in law, the photographer can use the photo however they choose

The photographer can use the photo however they want for a small fee to the commissioner

That the photo can't be published or exhibited without the commissioner's agreement

. Re-writing a news story which breaks on a rival news outlet is acceptable under copyright law.

True

False

. The fair dealing defence allows publication, and therefore some copying, of work protected by copyright, if the publication is 'for the purpose of reporting ______ events' and if there is acknowledgement of the original work.

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