Communication, Right of
See also Downloading and Uploading
The Right of Communication refers to the right to of the copyright owner to control the communication of their works to the public. Communication is defined as 'making available online' and 'electronically transmitting'.
A work has been made available online when it is uploaded to a server and able to be accessed. If the work is uploaded to the server but not able to be accessed, then it is not considered to have been 'made available' as defined in the Copyright Act.
A work has been electronically transmitted when it has been sent as a file attachment or an email to someone else. Communication also covers faxing a work to someone.
This 'right' is the right of the copyright owner not the general public. Copyright works cannot be communicated without the permission of the copyright owner. Some copyright material can be communicated for educational purposes, under the Statutory Licence (Part VB). Refer to Guidelines for using copyright material for educational purposes
There are no provisions to communicate material under fair dealing for the purposes of research or study or for personal use.