Copyright and Museums in the Digital Age
Digital museums museum collections and/or online content disseminated over technology platforms are fast becoming the norm. But they raise a number of legal issues ranging from copyright to image rights and from data protection to contract law. Copyright, in particular, raises important considerations because it governs whether and how content can be used. This article explores some of the key issues facing museums involved in curating interactive online exhibitions and offers guidance on what museums can do to ensure their activities comply with copyright law.