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Copyright Act 1994

Miscellaneous provisions - Copyright management information

226F: Meaning of copyright management information

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"What is copyright management information?"

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When you hear the term copyright management information, it refers to details attached to a copy of a work that is protected by copyright. You will see this term used in sections like 226G, 226H, and 226J. This information identifies things like the work, its author, or the copyright owner. It can also show the terms and conditions for using the work. You might see a number or code that represents this information. This helps you understand how to use the work correctly. You can find more about this in the related sections of the law. The information helps you know how to use a copyrighted work. It is an important part of respecting the creator's rights.

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Part 11Miscellaneous provisions
Copyright management information

226FMeaning of copyright management information

  1. In sections 226G, 226H, and 226J, CMI or copyright management information means information attached to, or appearing in connection with communicating or making available, a copy of a copyright work that—

  2. identifies 1 or more of the following:
    1. the work:
      1. the author of the work:
        1. the copyright owner:
          1. a performer:
            1. in the case of a film, the director of the film; or
            2. identifies or indicates some or all of the terms and conditions for using the work, or indicates that the use of the work is subject to terms and conditions; or
              1. is a number or code that represents any of the information referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).

                Notes
                • Section 226F: replaced, on , by section 37D of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Act 2018 (2016 No 90).