Understanding Online Photo Copyrights

What is copyright law primarily designed to protect?

• Physical property

• Original works and intellectual property

• Public domain images

• Social media posts

Which of the following is a potential consequence of violating copyright law?

• Receiving a warning email

• Paying compensatory damages

• Getting a free license

• Receiving a public domain mark

How can you ensure that an image found on Google is safe to use for your publication?

• By checking if it has a watermark

• By using the "Labeled for Reuse" filter in Google Image search

• By downloading it directly from the search results

• By assuming all images are free to use

What is a key difference between public domain images and Creative Commons images?

• Public domain images require attribution, Creative Commons images do not

• Creative Commons images are always free, public domain images are not

• Public domain images do not require permission for use, Creative Commons images may have usage stipulations

• Creative Commons images are older than public domain images

Which of the following is a recommended action if you want to use an image from social media?

• Download and use it without permission

• Assume it's free to use if it doesn't have a copyright symbol

• Send a direct message to the owner asking for permission

• Use it only if it has a Creative Commons license