Fair Dealing

Fair dealing is a legal concept that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the owner, under specific circumstances. It typically covers uses such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, or research. The key factors that determine fair dealing include the purpose of use, the amount of material used, its impact on the market value of the original work, and whether the use is transformative. Essentially, fair dealing recognizes that some uses of copyright-protected material can be acceptable, especially when promoting knowledge, education, or public interest.