Whether you're a Griffith staff researcher or an HDR student, it's essential to ensure your research project complies with copyright requirements from the outset. Research projects often involve publicly displaying, publishing or sharing materials with members of the public. These projects often require permissions or licences when using, adapting or mining copyright materials others have created such as:
- questionnaires
- datasets—including for data mining projects
- content and data from social media
- images
- video material
- computer programs
- text—including for text mining projects
- AI generated materials
- creative projects
- music.
Projects may need adjustments to meet copyright compliance. Sometimes they will not be viable. It’s better to discover this at the beginning rather than mid-stream.
For assistance in reviewing your research project for copyright compliance, contact the Copyright and Information Policy Officer.
Guides and fact sheets
Datasets and social media content
You need to consider both the platform terms of service and the copyright ownership before posting or reusing data.
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Generative Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) is an emerging and complex area of copyright law—Legal Services provide relevant fact sheets.
Creative projects, video and music
Copyright in creative arts can be complex but understanding the basics will help your project succeed.
Need help?
Advice and support
The Copyright and Information Policy Officer provides copyright advice and training across Griffith University for staff and students. Contact the Copyright and Information Policy Officer by emailing copyright@griffith.edu.au or phoning (0)7 3735 5695.
- Reading List Service digitises and makes readings available online for students through in a copyright compliant way.
- The Library assists with supplying movies and TV material for teaching in a copyright compliant way.
- Griffith Enterprise advises on ownership and development of potentially commercial copyright, inventions and other created by staff and students.