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Exceptions to Copyright

Understand when and how to use copyright-protected works without permission.

Duration

Half day

Format

Online

Level

Intermediate

CPD Points

3

Price

£195 + VAT

Course Overview

Do you know when you can legally use copyright-protected works without a licence?

This CPD-accredited, half-day intermediate course explores the exceptions to copyright law under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (as amended). These exceptions create opportunities to use protected works legally in specific contexts — but they require careful interpretation.

Through practical guidance and expert insights, you’ll explore key exceptions, understand the principles behind them, and learn how they apply to your work, both in the UK and internationally.

2027 Dates:

  •  26 May (9:30am-1pm)

Further dates potentially available by request – contact us now!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the foundations of copyright exceptions
  • Refresh your knowledge about key principles of copyright.
  • Interrogate the principles underpinning exceptions to copyright.
  • Discuss how exceptions operate internationally.
  • Analyse the difference between exceptions to copyright and licences.
  • Explore the meaning of Fair Dealing.
  • Interrogate the main exceptions outlined in the CDPA 1988 and understand how they apply.
  • Analyse risk management considerations when using exceptions.

Participant Feedback

"Copyright... is fascinating but can be complex given the legislation and exceptions. I feel more confident now in tackling requests going forward!"

Tessa Spencer, National Records of Scotland, Course Participant 2026

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Content creators and rights managers
  • Legal, compliance, and policy teams
  • Archivists, librarians, and museum professionals
  • Anyone looking to understand how copyright exceptions apply to their work

What’s included

What You'll Leave With

You’ll leave this course with a clear understanding of when and how copyright exceptions can be applied, and how to assess and manage risks when relying on exceptions for using protected works.

Course Overview Video

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