16. Infringement Copyright infringement: 1. Is what is taken substantial? 2. If so, is there a defense? 3 very narrow “fair dealing” defenses : A. Private study or research of literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works for non-commercial purposes (§29). B. Criticism or review of a work already in the public domain with acknowledgement, (§30(1)). C. Reporting of current events with acknowledgement (this does not apply to photographs) (§30(2)).
26. Fighting Takedown 1. Seek the precise allegations they say are inaccurate and the meanings they complain of. A blanket notice will not suffice. 2. Consider temporarily removing while taking advice. 3. Post the Takedown Notice—on your own site and also at www.chillingeffects.org . This ensures the public can see what is being done and casts sunlight on attempts to remove materials online. 4. Posting the other side of the story –create a qualified privilege or Reynolds defense to defamation–provided the information has some public interest relevance. See one we did at http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/187273/redsave-nettexmedia-take-down-notic/showthread.php?t=187273&page=29 .