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. 2025 Mar 1;36(1):e80-e82.
doi: 10.1097/JPA.0000000000000653. Epub 2025 Jan 21.

Navigating Copyright Law and Fair Use in the Age of Digital Education

Diana T Noller  1
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Navigating Copyright Law and Fair Use in the Age of Digital Education

Diana T Noller. J Physician Assist Educ. .

Abstract

Intellectual property laws were not originally designed to address digital classrooms and shared online learning environments, but these concerns are now relevant to many educational institutions. The recent expansion of technology utilization in health professions education presents educators with the challenges to accurately interpret copyright law and implement best practices under the tenets of fair use. Discerning legal and ethical parameters relevant to copyright law will encourage the implementation of best practices in disseminating information and creating appropriate learning activities in the age of digital education.

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The author declares no conflict of interest.

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