Risk Management Copyright Policy Framework for SFU Library Digitization Projects

This document, prepared by the SFU Copyright Office, outlines a risk management approach to copyright in regards to digitization projects. This framework describes how the SFU Copyright Office will assess the risk level associated with digitizing and disseminating third party copyright protected material where it is not feasible or possible to contact rights holders. The framework includes an introduction to the approach, the form and guidelines used by the SFU Copyright Office to make a risk assessment, and the protocol for responding to takedown requests.