Exceptions to Copyright: Understand when and how to use copyright-protected works without permission
Trainer: Naomi Korn Associates
Training: Online - Monday 14th September 2026 - 12.30 to 4pm
Do you know when you can legally use copyright-protected works without a licence?
This half-day intermediate course explores the exceptions to copyright law under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (as amended). These exceptions create opportunities to use protected works legally in specific contexts — but they require careful interpretation.
Through practical guidance and expert insights, you’ll explore key exceptions, understand the principles behind them, and learn how they apply to your work, both in the UK and internationally.
You’ll leave this course with a clear understanding of when and how copyright exceptions can be applied, and how to assess and manage risks when relying on exceptions for using protected works.
This course is ideal for:
Archivists, librarians, and museum professionals
Content creators and rights managers
Legal, compliance, and policy teams
Anyone looking to understand how copyright exceptions apply to their work
Course learning outcomes
Refresh your knowledge about key principles of copyright.
Interrogate the principles underpinning exceptions to copyright.
Discuss how exceptions operate internationally.
Analyse the difference between exceptions to copyright and licences.
Explore the meaning of Fair Dealing.
Interrogate the main exceptions outlined in the CDPA 1988 and understand how they apply.
Analyse risk management considerations when using exceptions.
The learning outcomes map to the following areas of ARA’s competency frameworks.
Access to records
Managing operational risk
Legislation and regulation
Appraisal, retention, selection and disposal
Developing self and others
Booking and delegate fee: £90 for ARA members, £140 corporate members, £234 non-members
Please note we do not charge VAT.
Eventbrite bookings close 12pm on Thursday 10th September 2026. Joining instructions will be emailed 24 hours before the event. Please check you have received these in advance of the start time so you’re ready to join on the day.
Please book your place here before 12pm on Thursday 10th September