Showtown is Blackpool’s Museum of fun and entertainment, celebrating the town’s rich history as the UK’s premier seaside resort. Located near the famous Blackpool Tower, it showcases the vibrant stories of performers, comedians, dancers, and showbiz legends who helped shape Blackpool’s unique cultural identity. With interactive exhibits and immersive displays, Showtown invites visitors of all ages to explore […]
By Sean Waterman, Head of Intellectual Property On May 9th, 1945, the day after V.E. Day, the island of Guernsey was liberated after enduring 5 years of occupation by German forces. To mark the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day Guernsey Museums and Galleries partnered with BBC Guernsey to collect islanders’ memories through oral history recordings of their […]
By Jess Pembroke, Head of Data Protection Collection curators and data protection officers (DPO’s) play pivotal roles in safeguarding valuable resources—whether cultural artefacts or personal data. Their work ensures these resources are protected, respected, and used responsibly. In this article, we discuss how both roles require attention to detail, a deep understanding of the resources […]
By Sofia Carroll, Information Governance Manager The customer service side of UK GDPR data requests Handling personal data requests from clients and customers is a daily task for the data protection officer (DPO). In practice, many of them are a part of a broader, sometimes more contentious, picture of the relationship between the organisation and the […]
By Naomi Korn, CEO and Founder The October 2024 Budget has already been publicised as “painful” and almost certainly the tightening of public purse strings will have impact on cultural heritage organisations. Subsequently it is increasingly crucial for those working across the Cultural and Creative Industries to consider how we can make our assets work better […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of cultural heritage, one of the most pressing challenges is ensuring that the digitisation, management, and commercialisation of collections adhere to legal and ethical standards. This year, Naomi Korn Associates is delighted to be part of the Museums & Heritage Show, ready to illuminate the path for institutions navigating these complex […]
By Naomi Korn This post discusses the concept of a Community of Copyright Practice Within and Across Cultural Heritage Organisations. Whilst the concept of a community of copyright practice has been around for a while now mainly across educational establishments[1], it has not been actively applied to cultural heritage organisations. The concept and its applications […]
By Amalyah Keshet, Senior Consultant The Museum of Forgeries (take a look here) is the latest escapade cooked up by a Brooklyn, New York, collective calling itself MSCHF [i], which is thoughtfully providing us with some provocative things to ponder as the art world morphs into a financial world all its own. A full description […]
By Stephanie Ashcroft, Consultant and Rights Researcher Digitisation projects offer a fantastic opportunity for heritage institutions to preserve and share their collections with wider audiences. The national lockdowns and restrictions in recent years, resulting in limited access to research material, exhibitions and outreach programmes, have highlighted the need to increase digital and remote access to […]
By Naomi Korn, Managing Director The Intellectual Property Office has recently launched a call for views on the repeal of Section 52 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA). As a statutory requirement of the legislation, the IPO would like to hear your views on whether and to what extent this regulation has […]
We are excited to announce the release of our next National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Heritage Digital guide! Brexit, Data Protection and Heritage: What You Need to Know provides essential information and guidance about the impact of Brexit and the priorities for heritage organisations in terms of their data protection obligations and the processing of […]
By Amalyah Keshet, Senior Consultant “In the face of a pandemic, copyright law may seem a frivolous concern; but its importance lies in the ever-expanding role that it plays in either enabling or constraining the kinds of communicative activities that are critical to a flourishing life.” An article published last October by the Washington College […]
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