What is the legality of downloading TV shows (which are not sold as individual shows such as Sky One's Brainiac) for showing in an educational environment (such as a secondary school) in the UK? Please cite specific law/acts/cases wherever possible.
I know that it has some relevance to a European act passed in 2001 but I don't know what the act was. Is it not similar to VHSing programs from the TV and showing them?
2006-12-15 02:12:56 · 9 answers · asked by JT 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i know that in America, most classrooms do that sort of thing. i can't imagine why downloading and taping would be different, legally. it's not like you're selling them, so what would be the harm?
2006-12-15 02:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by zzzalex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gore, just do it, as if anyone really cares!
The law states you can keep a recorded program, FOR YOU OWN USE, for 3 weeks, then you must delete it, or be in violation of the copyright act!
Also if shown to a public audience, you should have an entertainment licence.
But you are making a mountain out of a molehill !
2006-12-15 02:20:26 · answer #2 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry. They have all "tricks" to keep you safe.
See this is a good site to download TV shows/music & movies as well.
http://xrl.us/unlimitedtvshowdownloda
2006-12-18 02:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can record shows for your personal use, but you need permission from the copyright owner to use recorded shows for educational use.
2006-12-15 02:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's illegal, but who's going to catch you. The police are a little busy at the moment with murders and immigration/
2006-12-15 02:16:29 · answer #5 · answered by Numptey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does no longer or not it truly is criminal lower than the "honest use" idea that applies to using DVRs, DVD-R, VHS. it will be unlawful in case you made copies with purpose to distribute for earnings as is the case of the so-noted as pirates that promote cam pictures of cutting-edge launch video clips.
2016-11-26 20:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all television receivers in Britain need a license
2006-12-15 02:44:04 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Legality = Not legal.
2006-12-15 02:17:38 · answer #8 · answered by Elerth Morrow ™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You use to be able to record them now its illegal.
2006-12-15 02:29:36 · answer #9 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋