THE INTERSECTION OF COPYRIGHT AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
Keywords:
Copyright, Instagram, Fair Use, Ownership, EnforcementAbstract
This article explores copyright challenges on Instagram, focusing on issues like ownership, fair use, and enforcement mechanisms. It highlights the platform's compliance with international copyright frameworks and provides practical recommendations for users and rights holders to maintain a balance between creativity and legal compliance.
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Digital Millennium Copyright Act 1998, 17 USC § 512.
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Creative Commons, “About CC Licenses” https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ accessed 2 December 2024. Instagram, ‘Copyright on Instagram’ (Instagram Help Center) https://help.instagram.com accessed 2 December 2024.
WIPO, ‘Intellectual Property and Social Media’ https://www.wipo.int accessed 2 December 2024.