Elements of a Copyright

The video tutorial explains the essential elements required for copyright protection: originality, fixation to a tangible medium, and creativity. Originality means the work must be created by the author and not copied. Even factual presentations must be uniquely arranged. The work must be recorded in a tangible form, such as a book or video. Lastly, the work must exhibit some level of creativity, distinguishing it from mere factual recitations like a phone book, which lacks creative expression.

Describe the creative expression requirement for copyright protection.

Why would a phone book not be subject to copyright?